The EU institutions cover a broad range of policy areas that include providing development aid and fighting climate change, preventing organised crime and ensuring the rights of minorities, as well as promoting research and innovation and supporting regional development. Translators are at the core of these activities translating texts in the EU's 24 official languages and thereby strengthening communication and helping citizens understand the role of the EU in their everyday lives. Translators work with complex political, legal, economic, financial, scientific and technical texts covering all topics of the European Union.

Currently, the European Commission is seeking Irish-language translators (grade AD 5).The recruited translators will translate documents from English to Irish.

Successful candidates may be offered a temporary contract for four years, which may be renewed for a maximum period of two years. If you are successful, you will be based in the Commission premises in Ireland (Grange, Co Meath) or Brussels.

Suitable candidates must be EU citizens and have a perfect knowledge of Irish and a thorough knowledge of English. Additionally, they need a university degree of at least three years of studies in any discipline.

As an employer, the EU offers a community of expertise with a wide range of opportunities to broaden your learning, enhance your skills, and develop your career. Respect for cultural diversity and promotion of equal opportunities are founding principles of the EU. You will be working in multicultural, international and diverse teams to benefit the lives of approximately 450 million EU citizens and beyond.

For detailed information on the required qualifications and specific work experience, selection procedure and how to apply, please click "Apply" today to be redirected.

The application period opens on 13 February and the deadline is 17 March 2020 at 12.00 (midday), Brussels time.