Brussels, 26/04/2012
VACANCY NOTICE No COR/AD5-AD6/ 8 /12
concerning a post of
TRANSLATOR (M/F)
in the Joint Services (CoR/EESC)1
Directorate for Translation
Maltese Translation
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Publication under Article 29(1)(a) and (b) of the Staff Regulations
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AD5 – AD6
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Vacancy:
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Brief description of main responsibilities:
Translation of documents from English and other official languages of the EU into Maltese.
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Duties:
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Qualifications and skills:
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Translating, within the time limits laid down, documents that are often complex, covering
all the spheres of activity of the European Union, into Maltese from at least two other
official languages of the EU, including English;
Ensuring a high level of quality (complete, precise and linguistically correct translation
preserving the meaning, essence and aim of the original document);
Revise, control and evaluate translations carried out by colleagues or external agencies;
Carrying out terminology research, in particular by using the various documentary and
terminology databases available and contributing to the terminology work of the Unit and
of the Directorate for Translation;
Taking part in other cross-sector tasks (training activities, development of IT tools, etc.).
Established official or successful candidate in a competition of the European public
service for a suitable grade;
Under the Cooperation Agreement between the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee, these two
Committees have Joint Services.
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Perfect knowledge of Maltese (maternal language or equivalent);
Very good knowledge of at least two other official EU languages, amongst which
English. Knowledge of French and/or German will be highly appreciated. Willingness to
learn one or more of the other official languages of the EU is required;
Good knowledge of current IT applications (Microsoft Office, Word and TWB);
Ability to work in a team and adapt to an international working environment;
Experience in translation would be an asset;
Experience in the field of terminology database management would be appreciated;
Experience in quality assessment would be an asset.
Applications:
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CoR officials who wish to apply for this post should do so on form F 001, which may
be obtained from the CoR Recruitment and Careers Unit or from CoR net, "Templates
& Forms/Application form for employment vacancy".
Established officials from other institutions of the European Union and persons on a
reserve list for officials of the European Union may also apply for this post.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and an official
document vouching for the official's category, grade and status (e.g. copy of the most
recent decision).
This vacancy notice only concerns successful candidates from an EPSO competition for
officials in the appropriate grade (and not persons on a CAST short list for the
recruitment of contract staff).
Applications should be addressed to the Recruitment and Careers Unit of the Committee of the
Regions:
- by registered post to the following address:
Committee of the Regions
Recruitment Service
vacancy notice COR/AD5-AD6/ 8 /12
99-101, rue Belliard
B-1040 Brussels
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by hand, with proof of delivery, during the working hours, to the following address:
Ms Anna Starace
Committee of the regions
Office BvS 827
92-102 rue Montoyer
B-1000 Brussels
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Closing date:
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Comments:
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25/05/2012 at midday (Brussels time)
The appointing authority will first consider applications submitted under Article 29(1)(a)
of the Staff Regulations (transfer, appointment or promotion), then applications submitted
under Article 29(1)(b) (inter-institutional transfer) and finally applications from successful
candidates from a competition2.
The post will be filled according to budgetary availabilities.
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The Committee of the Regions (CoR) is the political assembly that provides the regional and local
levels with a voice in EU policy development and EU legislation. It is a consultative body established
in 1994. Its consultative role enables its 344 members, and hence the regional and local entities they
represent, to participate in the Union decision-making process.
The CoR applies a policy of equal opportunity ruling out any discrimination and it is also committed
to protecting the environment.
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The Secretary-General
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G. STAHL
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"Article 29(1)(b) of the Staff Regulations offers the possibility to an official of requesting a transfer to another institution or
agency at any time during his career. However, candidates are reminded that, in view of the interests of the service, the transfer
of newly recruited officials less than three years after they first take up their duties is only possible in exceptional cases and for
duly justified reasons; each individual case has to be submitted for approval to the official’s original institution or agency and to
the institution or agency to which he wishes to transfer."