Translator (English) at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Translator (English)

Requisition ID: 1555
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Translation Division
Directorate/Department : Conference Management & Publication
Division : Translation 
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Regular 

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Translation, Modern Languages or related fields from a recognized institution with seven (7) years’ experience as a translator out of which 3 years are at expert level. 
• Candidates with a Bachelor Degree in the above fields of study will be considered provided they have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience as translator out of which 3 years are at expert level;
• Certification of translators’ professional member status from a recognized professional body is an added advantage
• The candidate for each position is required to translate into their A language, thus an English Translator must have English as their A language; a French translator must have French as their A language, and so on for all other AU working languages. 
• Knowledge of the Computer assisted translation (CAT) tools

Required Skills:

• Management and supervisory skills 
• Word processing skills, especially the ability to type and format own work;
• Communication, report writing and presentation skills 
• Negotiation and Interpersonal skills 
• Planning and organizational skills
• Research and analytical skills 
• Knowledge in managing international protocols 
• Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural environment 
• Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, strategies and work processes. 
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite and AU computer programmes 
• Proficiency in two of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic or Spanish) and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
19th December, 2022.