French Translator (Temporary)

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a number of English to French translators for temporary positions in the lead up to, and during, the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Ensuring a successful EU Presidency in 2026 is essential for Ireland’s position, influence and reputation in the EU and for advancing the Union’s agenda against a complex geopolitical background. Ireland will assume the rotating six-month presidency on 01 July 2026.

The Irish Presidency website and social media channels will serve as the main public sources of information and news about all matters relating to Ireland’s Presidency and will be available in Irish, English and French. For many users abroad, the Irish Presidency website or social media channels will be the only contact point with Ireland’s Presidency and it is therefore essential that the online presence operates to the highest professional standards.

Successful candidates will have an exciting opportunity to be involved in the communications aspects of the work of the Department directly related to the Presidency by providing English to French translations for the Irish Presidency online content and other translation requirements as required.

For further information, (including details on how to apply) please see the attached Information Booklet.

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Thursday 8th January 2026. Late applications cannot be accepted.

NOTE: Entry requirements/qualifications/eligibility may not be verified by the Department until the final stage of the process. Therefore, those candidates who do not possess the entry/eligibility requirements, and proceed with their application, are putting themselves to unnecessary effort/expense and will not be offered a position from this campaign. Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria, including the educational requirement, at the time the offer of temporary employment is made.