Officer Translation & Publication - EEA Coordination Division - VA 09/2025

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organisation set up for the promotion of free trade and economic integration to the benefit of its four Member States: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The EFTA Secretariat provides services to the EFTA States. In Brussels this entails support in the management of the EEA Agreement, in particular in ongoing decision making for the continuing evolution of the EEA Agreement. 

We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified candidate who is willing to take on a challenging post in a dynamic environment. 

Division 

EEA Co-ordination 

Category/Level 

A4 

Duration of Appointment 

Fixed term three years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered. 

Start Date 

Spring / Summer 2025 

Closing Date  

13-04-2025 

Job Reference  

VA 09/2025 

Scope 

The EEA Coordination Division consists of currently 17 staff members and is responsible for the overall coordination of general policy and legal EEA related activities, i.a. servicing the EEA Council, EEA Joint Committee and Standing Committee of the EFTA States. 
 
The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation and organisation of texts to be published in the weekly EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. Such texts being legal, financial, scientific or of technical nature prepared in English ready for translation into Icelandic and Norwegian. 
 
They will be the contact point between the EFTA Secretariat and the EFTA Surveillance Authority as well as the EFTA Court in coordinating translation of documents from the Authority and Court into Icelandic and Norwegian as well as all EU languages. This implies close cooperation with the relevant services of the European Commission, as well as the other EEA institutions. The preparation of such publications includes proofreading. 

Qualifications 

University degree in languages. 

Experience 

• A minimum of five years of working experience within the publication or translation area; 
• Sound knowledge of SDL Trados Studio is an advantage; 
• Experience using AI and automation tools and the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and systems; 
• Sound knowledge of the EEA Agreement and the EEA Institutions is an advantage; 
• Knowledge of web publications. 

Skills 

• High degree of organisational skills and responsibility through tight deadlines; 
• Self-reliance, autonomy and facility for teamwork in a task-oriented environment; 
• Result-oriented approach and a productive and co-operative attitude; 
• Ability to change/adapt priority settings when necessary; 
• Keen eye for details and ability to work very accurately; 
• Comprehensive IT-skills. 

Languages 

• Native level of Icelandic or Norwegian; 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; 
• Knowledge of another EU language would be an asset. 

Employment Terms 

EFTA has a dynamic and diverse work environment with the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Here you will be part of an organisation based on professionalism, cooperation, trust, responsibility and respect. 
 
EFTA also offers: 

• International career and learning opportunities. 
• An inclusive environment with high regard for cultural differences. 
• Competitive benefit package. 

Grade: A4       
Annual starting salary: EUR 112,786.56 
 
Appointments are made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Through its recruitment policy, the EFTA Secretariat wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture. 

EFTA is an international organisation and the salaries and related payments are normally exempt from income taxation by the EFTA States and the host states of the EFTA duty stations. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply. 
 
This position is open to nationals of all the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland). Applicants must apply via the EFTA e-recruitment tool. Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered. 
 
For further information on this post, please contact: 

On substance: 

• Mr. Kjell Leifsen, Head of Translation and Publication, kjell.leifsen@efta.int, tel. +32 2 286 17 21 

On process: 

• HR.support@efta.int 

Deadline for applications: 13 April 2025