Translator (Portuguese) at the African Union (AU)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Translator (Portuguese)

Req Id: 2702
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Translation Division
Directorate/Department : Conference Management & Publication
Division : Translation
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Regular 

Purpose of Job

• To translate official documents ensuring the highest standard of accuracy by maintaining the original spirit, context and quality of the original version using precise, clear and proper terminology.

Main Functions

• Provides support in the preparation and implement the programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan
• Ensures effective coordination and implementation at various levels
• Liaises with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other stakeholders including on relevant matters
• Prepares and develops reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division
• Conducts complex analysis and generates accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use.
• Liaises with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes
• Prepares budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks.
• Supports the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required.
• Contributes to the development of strategies, policies, programs and plans

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures quality Portuguese translation of working documents from English/French on a wide range of subject matters in a timely manner and in the respective AU working languages;
• Checks working documents before and after translation to ensure contextual understanding, linguistic accuracy and conformity with established AU terminology;
• Facilitates consultations with colleagues, specialized dictionaries, glossaries, data banks;
• Participates in the development of AU terminology database by compiling terms in the course of their work into glossaries for subsequent validation by the Reviser and inclusion in the DCMP in-house terminology bank;
• Performs any other duty relevant to their work as may be assigned by the Director or Head of Division.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• 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 three (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 a Portuguese Translator must have Portuguese as his/her A language, and so on for all other AU working languages.

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 programs
• Knowledge of the Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools;

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous improvement orientation ....

Tenure of Appointment:

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. 
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 22,932.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
16th June, 2025, 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. 
• Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles.
• These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.