Head of Global Language Services (LSE)

The role

The Head of Global Language Services at INTERPOL is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of multilingual services and document management. This role involves transforming Language Services into a digitally empowered unit, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of linguistic support in INTERPOL's four working languages. The incumbent will lead the integration of AI and machine translation tools, manage a multidisciplinary team, and oversee the budget and outsourcing strategies. Additionally, the position requires strong client engagement and representation at international forums.

What you'll do

• Lead and coordinate the Department ensuring alignment of objectives, workload distribution, and quality standards across all linguistic and document management functions.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget for Language Services, including staffing, technology subscriptions, external contracts, and training.
• Lead, manage, and develop the multidisciplinary team of language professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, professional growth, and high-performance culture.
• Act as the primary liaison between Language Services and all client departments within the General Secretariat, ensuring understanding of the latter’s needs and expectations.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of INTERPOL’s Archive and Document Management Policy, as operationalized by the Information and Document Manager.

What it takes

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent level of education) in Translation, Linguistics, International Relations, Information Management or a closely related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in language services within an international organization or equivalent high-complexity multilingual environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a managerial or leadership role overseeing translation teams and/or language technology initiatives.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an additional asset.

What you'll bring

How to apply

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