Chinese Interpreter/translator

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Job Posting: 29/Jul/2025 Closure Date: 21/Oct/2025, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: CSG - Governing Bodies Servicing Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level: N/A Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: 11 months Post Number: N/A **IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device**
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FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. The Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) houses the Secretariat of the Conference and the Council and supports all other Governing and Statutory Bodies of FAO. It provides corporate language goods and services, as well as protocol and meeting services to the Organization. The Language Branch (CSGL) of CSG anchors multilingualism within FAO, housing the Organization’s language expertise, and providing interpretation, translation and terminology goods and services for all six FAO languages across the span of corporate governance, normative, operational and communication functions. It also supports the provision of FAO products in local languages and is responsible for language quality assurance within the Organization. The position is located in the Interpretation team of the Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. **Reporting Lines** The interpreter/translator reports to the Senior Interpreter, while also receiving guidance on translation from the Senior Reviser of the Chinese Translation Group. **Technical Focus** Use of correct terminology while interpreting. High quality interpretation delivered.
Provision of quality translation, precise use of FAO terminology and compliance with FAO Style requirements.



**Tasks and responsibilities**
- Interpret both simultaneously and consecutively from English to Chinese and from Chinese to English in all types of FAO meetings, including high-level bilateral meetings.
- Provide high quality translation within deadlines set, ensure accuracy of terms and terminology while following FAO Style requirements.
- Process urgent documents and in-session translations, working outside of regular working hours if necessary.
- Perform quality checks to ensure proper usage of terminology and consistency during interpretation and translation of documents and publications.
- Ensure adherence in documents and publications to the FAO Style guide for the relevant language.
- Perform other duties as required. **CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING**:
**Minimum Requirements**
- University degree in interpreting/translation
- A minimum of five years relevant experience in conference interpretation/translation
- Full proficiency in English and Chinese **FAO Core Competencies**
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge-Sharing and Continuous Improvement **Selection criteria**: - Ability to work from French is an asset **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. **HOW TO APPLY**
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills **FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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