Translator (Spanish) at the African Union (AU) – 3 Openings

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

Job Title: Translator (Spanish)

Requisition ID: 1556
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Translation Division
Directorate / Department: Conference Management & Publication
Division: Translation 
Number of Positions: 3
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’s 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.