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Franco-Japanese translator for a museum exhibition (temporary assignment)

Musée de l'Armée · State civil service

En français : Traducteur franco-japonais pour une exposition muséale (vacation)

This job in plain words

The Musée de l'Armée is hiring a Japanese translator for a 10-month temporary assignment in Paris. The person will help the exhibition team on a show about Japanese weapons and armour, planned for 2028.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open only to contract agents. Civil servants cannot apply. All posts at the museum are open to people recognised as disabled workers.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
PhD, doctoral student or master's degree in Japanese history, language, art history or museology
Contract
Contract agent on a temporary assignment (vacation) for 10 months, starting 1 December 2026 at the earliest

The profile they want:

  • Excellent written and spoken Japanese
  • Excellent written and spoken French
  • Intermediate English is preferred
  • Good coordination and research skills
  • Precision, rigour and good organisation

What you would do

  • Translate emails and documents between Japanese and French
  • Interpret during meetings with Japanese partners
  • Follow up on loan requests from Japan
  • Track the list of artworks and their storage conditions
  • Follow up on image reproduction rights in Japan

How to apply

Apply by email to the address given in the official offer, with your cover letter and CV. A copy must also be sent to the museum's recruitment address.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Full-time preferred; part-time possible under certain conditions
  • Start date can be adjusted
  • Access to the on-site staff restaurant
  • Remote work is not possible

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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