Computational Linguist

The Computational Linguist supports the Deputy Head, Linguistic Services and Digital Transformation Lead in developing strategies and managing linguistic data lifecycle, ensuring quality standards and assisting clients with AI-based linguistic technology. The role involves advising on IT tools, managing AI-based Machine Translation systems, coordinating projects, and maintaining knowledge management within NATO's Linguistic Services.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the selection and use of IT tools suitable for Linguistic Services.
• Continuously adapt AI-based Machine Translation solutions with relevant multilingual data.
• Keep up with developments in AI-based tools such as Neural Machine Translation and Large Language Models.
• Ensure best practices are in place in Linguistic Services and provide training to HQ staff.
• Coordinate design, set-up, administration, maintenance and back-up of CAT/NMT systems with NATO entities.
• Independently solve technical issues or automate tasks on the translation tool server.
• Participate in translation-tools acquisition process including bid evaluation, testing, budgeting, implementation and maintenance.
• Prepare yearly budget for Linguistic Services’ language technology requirements.
• Manage library of procedures and tool settings documents and upkeep Linguistic Services intranet.
• Manage access to linguistic data and portals for NATO staff.
• Ensure compliance with NATO’s Information Knowledge Management Strategy.
• Coordinate with Linguistic Services, NATO Communications & Information Agency and ICT Management to ensure technical compliance.
• Maintain network of contacts within international AI-tools specialists community and attend related events.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successfully completed university-level training in translation or hold a degree in a relevant discipline with proven translation capabilities.
• At least 3 years’ experience in administering database-supported tools, processes and content.
• Experience in the specific requirements of translation processes and computer-assisted translation (CAT) software.
• Experience in implementing an AI-based Machine Translation system in a language department.
• Possess minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in both.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with good knowledge of linguists’ technical needs and expectations (considered an advantage).
• Experience developing easy-to-follow, illustrated procedures for IT processes (considered an advantage).
• Experience in managing CAT tools in an international public administration (considered an advantage).

Skills

• Translation
• Database Management
• Computer-Assisted Translation
• Machine Translation Implementation
• AI-Based Linguistic Technology
• Linguistic Data Management
• IT Process Documentation
• CAT Tool Management
• Project Coordination
• Knowledge Management
• Communications Skills

Languages

English, French