Boarder Language Interpretations and Community Relations Officers – EBID at the AlbertaTalent Insights (26 Openings)

Job Title: Boarder Language Interpretations and Community Relations Officer – EBID

Job Description

• ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international financial institution established by the 15 Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). EBID includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
• The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) uses three official languages: English, French, and Portuguese.Interpretation services for ECOWAS events can includesimultaneous interpretation, in-person interpretation, and video conferencing.

Here are some resources for language interpretation in ECOWAS:

• ECREEE: Offers simultaneous interpretation services from and into the three ECOWAS official languages
• ECOWAS Commission: Organizes the Specialised Trainings for Interpreters and Translators (STIT) to build language and communication skills among ECOWAS citizens and staff
• UNGM: Offers in-person language interpretation services in French, Portuguese, and sign language
• WACSI: Provides guidance on using professional interpreters, advanced interpretation tools, and guidelines for participants to access interpretation services.

Some types of interpreters include:

• Simultaneous interpreters: Common at conferences, summits, and multilingual gatherings
• Consecutive interpreters: Another type of interpreter
• Conference interpreters: Another type of interpreter
• Sign language interpreters: Must be fluent in English and American Sign Language (ASL)
• Whisper interpreters: Translate for a small group by whispering into their ears.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competences

• Candidates should possess a minimum of an HND / OND / NCE qualification
• Candidates must be off Hausa Lanquage Speaking and Hause-Nigeria Territory
• Experience Level: Mid level
• Experience Length: 3 years
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.

Salary
$2,600 – $3,000 / Month.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is no 30thApril, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

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