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Interpreter (Portuguese) at the African Union (AU)

Filed in by on December 5, 2022
Full Time Jobs in Nigeria
Ethiopia
Posted 1 year ago

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

Job Title: Interpreter (Portuguese)

Requisition ID: 1562
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Interpretation Division
Directorate/Department : Conference Management & Publication
Division : Interpretation
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 4
Job Grade: P4
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

  • A University Master’s Degree in Conference services, Languages or Interpretation from a recognised institution with ten (10) years of progressive experience out of which six (6) years at expert or specialist level and 3 years at supervisory level.

OR 

  • Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in either Translation, Modern Languages, Linguistics or related fields of study must have twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience out of which six (6) years at expert or specialist level and 3 at supervisory level.
  • Professional certification in interpretation field will be an added value. 

Required Skills:

  • Leadership and management skills
  • Communication, report writing and presentation skills
  • Research and analytical skills 
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills 
  • Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural environment
  • Knowledge of interpretation procedures and practices;
  • Knowledge in international policies and strategies
  • Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, systems and standards
  • Planning and Organization skills.
  • Proficiency in Portuguese and English/French is mandatory, knowledge of any of the other AU official working languages (Spanish, Arabic, Kiswahili) 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.

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