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Job Description
Job Posting
24/Jun/2026
Closure Date
24/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: CSGL - Language Branch
Job Type
Non-staff opportunities
Type of
Requisition :
Consultant
Primary Location
Italy-Rome
Duration: 11 months
Post Number: N/A
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Workforce Diversity Statement
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under‑represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values.
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero‑tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri‑food systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to its strategic objectives and operations.
The Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) houses the Secretariat of the Conference and the Council and supports all other Governing and Statutory Bodies of FAO. It provides corporate language goods and services, as well as protocol and meeting services to the Organization.
The Language Branch (CSGL) of CSG anchors multilingualism within FAO, housing the Organization’s language expertise, and providing interpretation, translation and terminology goods and services for all six FAO languages across the span of corporate governance, normative, operational and communication functions. It also supports the provision of FAO products in local languages and is responsible for language quality assurance within the Organization.
The position is located in the Interpretation team of the Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Chinese Language Workflow Coordinator reports to the Head of the Interpretation Group, while also receiving guidance on translation from the Senior Reviser of the Chinese Translation Group.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will serve as a Chinese Language Workflow Coordinator, contributing expert linguistic, terminological, and subject‑matter knowledge to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of Chinese‑language resources across FAO’s multilingual communication framework.
Additionally, the consultant will provide coordination and guidance support to ensure effective delivery of multilingual services, including advising on terminology management, language consistency, meeting preparation, and workflow coordination.
The consultant will liaise with relevant FAO teams, translators, interpreters, subject‑matter specialists, and external stakeholders to facilitate clear communication, resolve linguistic and terminological queries, and promote adherence to established quality standards.
The consultant will provide guidance on best practices for Chinese‑language content development, support the alignment of language outputs with institutional priorities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of translation and interpretation processes through knowledge sharing, feedback, and quality assurance activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Oversee and provide expert guidance on quality assurance processes for the translation of official FAO documents from English into Chinese, including meeting documentation, technical papers, analytical studies,…
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