Advertisement N° AU/2010/Interpreter- Portuguese
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership Worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to attain this objective, the African Union intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of a new organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts of Interpreter.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for a position in the Conference Services Directorate.
Post
Post title: Interpreter-Portuguese
Post level: P4
Unit: Conference Services Directorate
Immediate Supervisor: Director, Conference Services
Major duties and responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Conference Services, the responsibilities and duties of the incumbent shall include the following:
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership Worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to attain this objective, the African Union intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of a new organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts of Interpreter.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for a position in the Conference Services Directorate.
Post
Post title: Interpreter-Portuguese
Post level: P4
Unit: Conference Services Directorate
Immediate Supervisor: Director, Conference Services
Major duties and responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Conference Services, the responsibilities and duties of the incumbent shall include the following:
- To provide proper, clear, faithful interpretation from English or French into Portuguese during various conferences and meetings of the African Union using the standard, clear and accurate language;
In doing this:
- check appropriate references to ensure exact understanding and use of AU technical terminologies;
- consult colleagues and specialized technical dictionaries/ glossaries;
- Keep abreast with developments in the language field, both in the source and target languages, by compiling and regularly up-dating specific terminologies, phrases, acronyms and special expressions in order to widen the stock of vocabulary with the aim of enhancing skill and ability;
- Help develop terminology/lexicons of the AU;
- Provide consecutive interpretation, when required, during audiences and of statements at conferences, meetings, discussions, etc;
- Carry out translation task when required.
- To perform other related duties that may be assigned by the Director, like helping with translation work.
Educational Qualifications:
- Candidates must have at least a Bachelors Degree in interpretation from recognized school of interpretation and additional qualifications in Languages or Economics, Law, Humanities or such discipline will be an added advantage
Work experience:
- Candidates must have at least 8 years of progressively relevant working experience in Interpretation in International meetings.
Other relevant skills:
- Professionalism
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- A good knowledge of a third AU working language would be an added advantage;
- Computer literacy.
Age requirement: Candidates must be between 35 and 50 years old.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application:
To apply, please submit the following:
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application:
To apply, please submit the following:
- A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
- A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
- Names and contact details (including e-mail address) of three references;
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Indicative basic salary of US$38,489.00 per annum plus other related entitlements-e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the commission.
Applications must be received not later than 09 April 2010 and should be addressed to:
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits @ africa-union.org
