The qualifications in this advertisement are the minimum requirements for eligibility. And candidate not in possession of this requirement will not be considered.
The West African Health Organisation is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position:
Job Title: Interpreter
Control Category: P5
Department: Administration
Location (country): Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Immediate Supervisor: Director Administration and Finance
Start date of Service: 2010
Summary of the position and tasks;
Under the supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance, the incumbent will perform interpretation/translation work for the West African Health organization (WAHO)
Description of Main Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent shall:
- Provide interpretation during internal meetings presided over by the Director General the Deputy Director General, or their representatives where interpretation will be required and also serve as interpreter at WAHO’s conferences/workshops/meetings.
- Establish a list of eligible translators and interpreters in the ECOWAS Region who can work in at least two of the three ECOWAS official languages during workshops, and meetings organized by WAHO in the Member Countries and at Headquarters.
- Liaise with the preogramme officers with regards to their needs for translation and interpretation services in ECOWAS Member Countries, sourcing translators /interpreters from the country where the activity is being held
- Organize and manage the in flow and out flow of translation work from the Directorate and various departments:
- Keep a register of all the translation work sent out to member countries to ensure an equitable distribution of work to registered translators in the region.
- Set up and regularly update a database showing the current translation and interpretation services rates in member countries in order to keep management abreast with the tariffs.
- Supervise the work of translators/interpreters and provide regular advice and guidance as required;
- Keep a register of Agencies that hire out interpretation equipment in Bobo-Dioulasso and in the member countries:
- Establish and manage the terminology and reference database ensuring accuracy and consistency in language and terminology.
- Ensure the proper management of WAHO’s interpretation and translation equipment, ensuring regular maintenance,
- Coordinate the use of computer assisted translation and terminology tools software.
- Translate a wide range of documents (including official correspondence, press releases, conferences/workshops/meetings reports etc) in the target language ensuring that the meaning of the source rextis retained
Qualifications, Experience and Key
- Bachelor’s degree plus a diploma or certificate in interpretation from a recognized institution
- At least 4 years post qualification experience in interpretation
- Must be computer literate
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work load, set and meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and attend to details;
- Ability to use all sources of reference, consultation and information relevant to text at hand:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity
- Experience in using translation technology will be an added advantage
Language Proficiency:
Master at least two of the three official languages (English, French and Portuguese) of ECOWAS. A working Knowledge of the third will be an added advantage.
Applicants are requested to quote as reference ‘the number of this advertisement in their applications.
Deadline for applications: on or before 30th March 2010.
Applications letters accompanying by copies of certificates, updated C V should be sent to:
Director General
West African Health Organisation 175 Ave. Dr. Quezon Coulibaly 01BP 153 Bobo-Dioulasso 01 Burkina Faso Email: waho.applicationcandidature@yahoo.fr
This notice is addressed to candidates of both sexes, qualified female candidates ore strongly encouraged to apply.
All admissions will be made subject to ECOWAS staff rules and regulations.
The recruitment process will consist of short listing, followed by an Interview of shortlisted candidates. Only the latter will be contacted.
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