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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an Embassy. 

The EU Delegation to the Russian Federation, Moscow, works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Russian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of an Interpreter/Translator (Local Agent Group 1) at the Head of Delegation Section.

Under this post, the recruited person will be required to facilitate clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate communication between the EU Delegation and its counterparts by providing high-quality translation and interpretation services, to support diplomatic efforts by ensuring that official documents, meetings, and communications are conveyed with precision, and sensitivity to protocol and international relations.

The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of the European Union Delegation.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required: 

• Translate, edit, proofread texts in the MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and, potentially, other media ensuring precision.
• Interpret speeches or other verbal information consecutively or, on occasion, simultaneously.
• Liaise and co-ordinate tasks with the external translation contractor of the Delegation.
• Perform administrative tasks, e.g. assist in drafting terms of reference for translation contractors.

Note: The jobholder may be occasionally required to accompany an EU official on a trip/mission to interpret at locations outside Moscow.

The basic salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from 255,152 RUB/month, payable in 13 monthly instalments a year. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan. 

The expected start date will be 15 July 2025. 

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria

• University Degree in Linguistics/English or any other related subject
• A minimum of 2 years of recent interpretation/translation experience
• Fluent English, C3 level or similar ranking
• MS Office and internet
• Excellent communication skills, responsible, pro-active, diplomatic, honest and discreet, ability to work in a team and under pressure, analytical thinking, professionalism and integrity, confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Right to residence and work in the Russian Federation;
• Medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned;
• Responsible, pro-active, honest and discrete, ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Assets / selection criteria 

• Master’s Degree in English/Linguistics
• Experience in an International Organisation or Embassy
• Knowledge of other European Union languages, preferably, French, is an asset.

How to apply

Please submit your application, in PDF format, consisting of a cover letter, CV via eeasjobs-128@eeas.europa.eu (Reference JP/08800) no later than 06/06/2025. Only complete applications, in PDF format received on eeasjobs-128@eeas.europa.eu will be considered. 

The signature of the employment contract will be contingent upon the successful completion of a fit-for-work medical examination.

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be evaluated by the selection committee. 

Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV; practical testing and interviews. The best candidates will be invited to the final interview.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the selection committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.