Unit for the Recruitment of Auxiliary Conference Interpreters

The Directorate-General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences (DG LINC) provides the linguistic, technical and logistical support for the organization of the parliamentary meetings and conferences of EP Members and bodies. By supplying state-of-the-art conference facilities, including high-quality interpretation services and conference organization we contribute to facilitating the legislative process as well as helping to underpin the democratic legitimacy of the Institution.  

This makes DG LINC a very dynamic and collaborative place to work, offering various opportunities for connecting internally and with all those taking part in the legislative process.  If you like challenges and are customer-minded then DG LINC could be a great place for you to do a traineeship. 

The Unit for the Recruitment of Auxiliary Conference Interpreters  (ACI Recruitment Unit) is responsible for recruiting freelance interpreters (ACIs - conference interpreting agents) whose services are required to complement the in-house teams and meet the interpretation needs of the European Parliament. Our tasks include forecasting and calculating the needs for ACIs in the long and medium terms, distributing and managing their contracts, maintaining appropriate databases, monitoring trends on the ACI market and proposing measures to retain resources and control spending. ACIs are recruited based on the recruitment criteria established by DG LINC and can be assigned to all types of EP meetings, including missions outside the three places of work. We are a team of nine people, we work closely together, but we also cooperate with other units involved in DG LINC operations. 

As a recruitment assistant, you will assist the recruiters in charge of determining interpretation needs and hiring freelance interpreters for specific weeks of the EP Calendar of meetings. This involves working in our IT system, through which you will introduce recruitment requests and offers for the selected ACIs. More importantly, you will be in charge of following up on these requests and offers through direct contacts with ACIs via different channels (email, phone etc.). You will also be responsible for managing the ACI recruitment mailbox (file keeping). You might be asked to help with specific projects related to the ACI recruitment by providing drafting assistance, taking notes, collecting data and preparing presentations.

• You combine an interest in language services and event management with a flair for human resources and relations;
• You are a flexible team player, ready to work under pressure when the dynamic environment of the EP so requires;
• You have excellent communications skills with a passion for languages, and you are a staunch believer in the EU multilingualism;
• You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.