Coordinator AMIF-EU research project (24076) - Translation, Interpreting and Communication

Contenuto del lavoro

→ Apply before 31/07/2022 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)

→ Faculty of Arts and Philosophy

→ Department: LW22 - Vertalen, tolken en communicatie

→ Occupancy rate: 100%

→ Number of positions: 1

→ Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration

→ Term Of Assignment

→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral degree)

→ Required diploma: Master or PhD

The Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication at Ghent University wants to hire a full-time project coordinator for the three-year AMIF-EU research project "Developing an EU web-portal for video-remote public service interpreting for third-country nationals”.

About Ghent University

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

About The Eu-amif Project

EU-WEBPSI, a three-year European project, aims to develop, test and disseminate an innovative EU-wide WEBportal for information exchange and online collaboration between stakeholders involved in providing and using video-remote Public Service Interpreting (PSI). The project has a three-fold overall objective:

• harmonising minimal standards for public service interpreting in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders to guarantee high-quality language support and equal access to basic services for Third Country Nationals (TCNs) across the EU;
• facilitating more flexible use of PSI services at national and EU level by means of video-remote solutions that are more adapted to contemporary needs and opportunities;
• increasing the interpreting capacity for languages of lesser diffusion (LLDs) to reduce the current imbalance between interpreter supply/demand for these languages across the EU and safeguard better language support for and empowerment of speakers of these languages.
  

In line with these objectives, the project aims to produce the following outcomes and outputs:

• a harmonised EU-model for video-remote PSI, based on minimal standards of interpreting competence, training and certification in combination with information and learning materials (8 e-training modules) accessible through the web portal;
• an accessible web portal for video-remote PSI (repository, training platform, booking tool and video-platform) that can be used across national boundaries;
• training of 60 applicants for international protection and recently recognised refugees as qualified video-remote public service interpreters for LLDs in 8 language combinations, enabling them to interpret across national boundaries.
  

The main impact expected of the project is the amelioration of language services and access for TCNs to basic services and resources. Its focus on quality and flexibility benefits all actors engaged in PSI services, viz. service providers, interpreters and interpreter trainers. Inclusion of TCNs, not only as beneficiaries but also as interpreters, offers them a professional integration perspective.

The project will be carried out by a consortium of 10 partners:

• 3 Universities (Ghent University, University of Surrey and University of Vienna)
• 3 organisations involved in interpreter training & certification (AgII Flemish Integration Agency in Belgium, ISM Corum in France, METAdrasi in Greece)
• 2 agencies involved in the reception of applicants of International Protection (Fedasil in Belgium, Entraide Pierre Valdo in France)
• ENPSIT, European Network for Public Service Interpreting and Translation
  

Ghent University is the coordinating partner of this three-year research project. The Project coordinator (PC) based at Ghent University oversees the operational management.

YOUR TASKS

• Ensuring good communication with and among the EU-project partners and external parties (e.g. IT developer) about project content, project development, administrative and financial aspects;
• Supervising the accomplishment of the project’s strategic goals, milestones and deliverables within the agreed timeline;
• Keeping all partners up-to-date on all timelines and deadlines;
• Managing the agenda, the consortium meetings, meeting documents and minutes;
• developing project content in continuous consultation with the stakeholders (other scientific, administrative and financial staff);
• Maintaining an overview of the available project budget;
• Keeping the contact details of the partners up-to-date and managing the mailing lists;
• Handling the formal and informal communication with the Project Officer of the European Commission, e.g. for periodical reports and to request amendments;
• Communicating proactively about daily challenges and solutions with the project management team and taking up an active role in the division of tasks;
• Organising and monitoring dissemination activities (website, newsletter, social media communication, project-related webinars, organisation of online stakeholder’s forum, organisation online symposium).
  

Profile

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a master’s degree in the humanities or the social sciences; a doctorate is recommended but not mandatory; candidates with solid experience in both project coordination and analytical tasks are encouraged to apply;
• You have affinity and experience with any of the project’s key topics and concerns (e.g. linguistic diversity, multilingual communication, public service interpreting, online communication, video-remote solutions);
• You have a good knowledge of project-based work;
• You have strong organisational skills and can easily keep overview; you take initiative;
• You have a good knowledge of the classic MS Office packages;
• You are very fluent in English (both spoken and written), additional languages (such as Dutch, French, German or any of the refugee languages) are an asset;
• Experience with European research and innovation projects is a plus;
• Experience with the stakeholders involved (reception agencies, organisations for training/certification of interpreters) is a plus.
  

Skills And Attitudes

• You communicate easily in English (written and orally) both in informal and more formal working settings;
• You enjoy working in an international environment and with partners from different sectors;
• You have a general interest in applied research;
• You have a great sense of responsibility and you can work independently;
• You are a team player;
• You are flexible and willing to adapt your working schedule to the needs of the project;
• You can deal well with deadlines;
• You are eager to learn and show initiative.
  

What We Can Offer You

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration.
• Your contract will start on 12/09/2022 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).
  INTERESTED?
  
  Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
  
  Your Application Must Include The Following Documents
  
  • In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
  • In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
  • In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree.
  • If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
  • In the field “other documents”: a concept note (in English) in which you discuss your affinity with and suitability for the project objectives and approach.
    
  Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
  
  As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
  
  MORE INFORMATION
  
  For more information about this vacancy, please contact both Prof. July De Wilde (july.dewilde@ugent.be) and Prof. Katrijn Maryns (katrijn.maryns@ugent.be). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
  
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