Language technology coordinator

What language technology coordinators do

provide support, training and information to colleagues in relation to translation tools, language technology, machine translation and AI, and share relevant developments and good practices
test and help to develop, integrate and improve translation tools and applications, including language-specific features and workflows
update management on new developments related to language technology
undergo ongoing training to keep up with the rapid changes in language technology
translate documents and revise, check and evaluate translations

computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools connected to Euramis (European Advanced Multilingual Information System) – the EU institutions' translation memory database, enabling translators to retrieve previously translated segments for reuse
eTranslation, the Commission's machine translation service – available to generate raw translations that translators then review, refine and validate
AI tools developed or approved by the Commission
workflow and document management systems – to assign, track and deliver translation requests
quality assurance tools
IATE (InterActive Terminology for Europe) – the EU's multilingual terminology database
EUR-Lex – the EU legislation database
Legislative Observatory – the European Parliament's database for monitoring the EU decision-making process
institutional document registers (European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU)
web resources

Language and subject expertise
language and translation skills
knowledge of translation tools and language technology
understanding of machine translation and AI tools
ability to troubleshoot technical issues and find practical solutions
Personal skills
curiosity and willingness to learn
teamwork and knowledge sharing
strong problem-solving mindset