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VACANCY NOTIFICATION/ NOTIFICATION DE LA VACANCE DU POSTE
Head, French Section-251039Primary Location: Belgium-BrusselsNATO Body : NATO International Staff (NATO IS)Schedule : Full-timeApplication Deadline: 17-Aug-2025, 11:59:00 PMSalary (Pay Basis): : 8,630.64Euro (EUR) MonthlyGrade NATO Grade G19Description1. SUMMARYWithin NATO’s International Staff (IS), the Executive Management (EM) Division has thelead role in the overall management of the NATO HQ. The EM Division includes the followingdirectorates: HQ Support and Transformation (HQST), Human Resources (HR), andInformation, Communications and Technology Management (ICTM).Within HQST, the Translation Service provides translations for the Secretary General, theNorth Atlantic Council, NATO committees and all of the entities of the IS.The Head of the French Section is responsible for the smooth functioning and the day-today management of the work of the Section and its staff. The incumbent shapes and implements the objectives of the Section, ensuring high quality and timely delivery of textstranslated into French. In this context, the incumbent leads, plans and controls thetranslation, revision, editing and the terminological work of the Section. The incumbent mayalso deputize for the Head of Translation Service as required.2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIALThe incumbent must:
• have successfully completed recognized university-level training in translation orhold a degree in a relevant discipline awarded by an institution of acknowledgedstanding and complemented by proven translation capabilities;
• have 8 years’ experience and in-depth working knowledge of all aspects ofprofessional translation;
• have broad general knowledge and be familiar with major topical issues;• have managerial experience, specifically in training and supervising linguistic
staff and guaranteeing the quality of translations delivered to customers;
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• have the excellent (oral and written) communication skills necessitated bycontact with customers, with those to be trained and with other stakeholders;
• have a perfect command of French (level ‘VI’ – “Proficiency”) as their mothertongue or the language of education and a very good knowledge of English (level
• be prepared to work outside normal office hours when workload or urgent workso requires.
DESIRABLEThe following would be considered assets:
• managerial training;• expertise in general IT tools and Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT), Quality
Assurance (QA) and Machine Translation (MT) tools;• knowledge of specialized fields related to the topics discussed at NATO;• experience in translation management systems;• working knowledge of other languages, particularly those of NATO and partner
countries.
3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIESPeople ManagementLead, plan, direct and supervise the work of the Section’s staff, while driving performanceand encouraging teamwork and cooperation. Coach and mentor assigned staff, and beavailable to offer guidance. Ensure that all staff under their responsibility are clear on theSection’s objectives. Provide regular and fair feedback on performance, informally asappropriate and via the HQ Performance Review and Development (PRD) system.Participate in people management activities across the Division, as directed. Promoteintegrity, professionalism and accountability through a sound and inclusive leadershipculture. Determine resource needs and actively participate in the recruitment procedures.Planning and ExecutionAct as authority on language in the Section. Organize and direct the day-to-day operation ofthe French Section, allocation and coordinating the work in light of the areas of competencesof the French translators, revisers and assistants. Provide input on short-term work plansand manage implementation to achieve Section objectives. Revise and approve complexand urgent texts. Interact with free-lance suppliers and manage accounts. Carry out qualitychecks and supplier vetting. Assist and deputize for the Head of Service in planning andmanaging the activities as required.Update working methods and processes in a continued effort to increase efficiency at FrenchSection level. Liaise with other sections and relevant work units to achieve improvedefficiencies, knowledge management and information sharing. Evaluate the effectiveness ofcurrent language software systems. In collaboration with other Section Heads, participate inthe enhanced design and development of terminology databases and Computer-AssistedTranslation (CAT) tools. Assess future language-technology and training needs andformulate related strategies. Ensure that appropriate quality control measures are
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established and applied. Keep abreast of subjects and IT innovations that are relevant forthe Translation Service.Stakeholder ManagementEstablish and maintain continuous contact (with other institutions, customers, authors,specialists or readers) in order to process demand effectively, meeting as fully as possiblethe needs and expectations of customers and other addressees of the translations for whichthey are responsible. Represent the Section in working groups and internal and externalmeetings.Perform any other related duty as necessary.4. INTERRELATIONSHIPSThe incumbent reports to the Head, Translation Service. They may also be called upon tocollaborate with linguists (interpreters, terminologists, documentalists or translators) fromother Services and must be prepared to work closely with other International Staff membersas required.Direct reports: 12Indirect reports: 285. COMPETENCIESThe incumbent must demonstrate:
• Achievement: Creates own measures of excellence and improves performance;• Change Leadership: Personally leads change;• Clarity and accuracy: Monitors data or projects;• Conceptual thinking: Applies learned concepts;• Flexibility: Adapts own strategy;• Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade;• Initiative: Plans and acts up to a year ahead;• Leadership: Promotes team effectiveness;• Organizational Awareness: Understands organizational climate and culture;• Self-Control: Responds calmly.
6. CONTRACTContract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite durationcontract of three years’ duration; possibility of an indefinite duration contractthereafter.In accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations, the successful candidate willreceive a definite duration contract of three years, which may be followed by an indefiniteduration contract.If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’smember States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewedfor a further period of up to 3 years subject to the agreement of the national authority
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concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is sixyears.Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian PersonnelRegulations.7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENTPROCESSPlease note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO membercountries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:
• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitmentportal (link);
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment
Before you apply to any position, we encourage you to click here and watch our videoproviding 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process.Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how toproceed? Click here for a video containing the information you need to successfully submityour application on time.More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be foundAppointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the nationalAuthorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATOMedical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successfulcompletion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in wholeor in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including andwithout limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screenapplications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole orin part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejectedwithout further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the rightto take further steps in such cases as appropriate.
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to
employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic
origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO
welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages
women to apply.
NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all
candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection
process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection
process.
https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/1/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
http://www.nato.int/recruitment
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Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their
request for accommodation.
Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values
commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with
international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector.
Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good
governance through ongoing efforts in their work.
Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone
or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.
Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to
another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the
necessary requirements.
The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel
for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.
The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working
arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.
Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a
non-smoking environment.
For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit
our website. Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.
NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other
fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click
here.
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Organisation : OTAN SIGrade NATO Grade G19Description1. RÉSUMÉtechnologies (ICTM).ACQUIS ESSENTIELSen traduction ;
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à l’OTAN ;
3. RESPONSABILITÉS PRINCIPALES
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5. COMPÉTENCES
l’Organisation.
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7. INFORMATIONS UTILES CONCERNANT LA PROCÉDURE DE CANDIDATURE ETDE RECRUTEMENT(lien) ;
8. INFORMATIONS COMPLÉMENTAIRES
https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/1/jobsearch.ftl?lang=fr
http://www.nato.int/recruitment
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