1. Proofread French texts for precision, quality and conformity with established standards and policies, ensuring that processing and editorial changes have been accurately and successively incorporated and are reflected in the final version.
2. Edit, insert corrections, format and prepare documents, which include complex tables, reports, special layouts, merging, collating, etc., adapting to technological developments notably in the field of CAT tools (eLUNa).
3. Verify the grammar syntax, references mentioned, concordance of French text with the original document to ensure an accurate translation, style, punctuation, and spelling following IMO and in-house guidelines.
4. Consult editors, translators, and revisers in case of omissions or discrepancies between the original and the translated text and make proposals.
5. Check that all components of the original (source) text are correctly reflected in the final edited/translated document (e.g. cover page, table of contents, country names, pagination, chapters, paragraphs, titles, figures, equations, annexes, footnotes, charts, appendices and so on) (DCPMS).
6. Align bi-texts to support the production of high-quality translation memories for computer-assisted translation tools (Document Storage, eLUNa) and related workflow improvements.
7. Convert texts into different formats using various software programs (MS Office & PDF) and verify the converted text.
8. Train or guide staff, including temporary employees, on work procedures in the processing of basic and more complex documents.
9. Deal efficiently with high volumes of documents and work independently in order to meet competing document deadlines.
10. Be prepared to work night shifts and/or overtime on a regular basis.
11. Perform any other duties as required for the effective operation of the word processing unit, including document processing and routine office arrangements.