Translator-Analyst regio Sahel - Officer (Master)

Description

What do you do?

Do you want to apply your language skills in one or more languages from the Sahel region (Bambara, Peul-Fula, Tamasheq) and contribute to the protection of Belgium? The mission of ADIV is to collect and analyze information related to national security and the execution of tasks by the armed forces. Within ADIV is the CSCU (Cyber SIGINT Collection Unit), under the Cyber Command, responsible for intercepting communication sent and received abroad, under strict legal conditions and parliamentary control. As a translator-analyst at the CSCU, you are an essential member of our intelligence analysis team and responsible for providing important linguistic expertise to support national security efforts. No work experience is required.

This is what you're looking for:

You use your advanced language skills and cultural knowledge to analyze and translate foreign documents, gaining valuable insights that benefit our internal decision-making and operational planning. You are part of something greater than yourself. You work in an exciting environment and create added value for society. You use advanced tools, techniques, and procedures. You work in a fast-paced, technically challenging, and collaborative environment.

You recognize yourself in:

Precision and accuracy are among your qualities. You want to work in a bilingual environment. You want to advise colleagues well within your field. You are looking for a workplace that's just a little different. You feel drawn to the world of Defense. You possess one of the following diplomas: master in the domain of language- and/or literature - specialization Bambara / Peul-Fula / Tamasheq (Regio Sahel); master in translation - specialization Bambara / Peul-Fula / Tamasheq (Regio Sahel) or an equivalent diploma.

Responsibilities

During your career at Defense, there may be opportunities to grow into other roles. You can grow in your role by following various training courses within and outside Defense during your career. Furthermore, it is possible to participate in foreign missions and exercises where you will gain unforgettable experiences.

Qualifications

Military basic training (MBV)

This training takes place at a military camp in Belgium for about 4 months, starting with a military initiation phase, where you work on your physical condition and learn military basic skills. Then follows a basic training course for officers. During this period, you will be accommodated at an internat.

Specialized professional training (GPV)

You follow, within your future unit, a training 'on the job' of about 6 months during which you will develop new competencies that are more specifically linked to the military environment, you will familiarize yourself with your future role and you will concretely apply your earlier acquired competencies, gained during your training in civilian life, as well as your competencies acquired during military basic training.

Internship and/or evaluation period

You can really get started on your work site, first under guidance and then independently.