Conference Interpreter (French Booth) at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - Deloitte Human Capital Consulting

Deloitte Human Capital Consulting - Our client, The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a 15-member regional group mandated to promote economic integration, social cohesion, and political stability across West Africa. As a premier Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), ECOWAS operates through a robust institutional framework, led by the Commission and the Community Parliament, to harmonize policies, foster a "borderless" region, and uphold democratic governance for over 400 million citizens. 

They are recruiting candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Conference Interpreter (French Booth)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Language Combination: French A, English C, or Portuguese C. (Any proven B language in either of the other two working languages of the Community will be an advantage).
• The incumbent shall, in accordance with professional standards, provide interpretation services for meetings and events of the Commission, ensuring high linguistic and terminological quality and application of ECOWAS jargon.
• S/he shall facilitate the setting-up and updating of terminology database and compilation of glossaries. 

Role and Responsibilities 

• Services all meetings/events assigned by Language Coordinator and Management.
• Provides interpretation in relevant language combination, (simultaneous, consecutive, whispering, liaison) of speeches or statements.
• Routinely assigned to sensitive meetings.
• Functions as language team leader when assigned to a given meeting.
• Assists the Language Coordinator as appropriate, in the screening, training and conduct of testing for prospective interpreters and freelancers for roster.
• Participate in establishment of terminology database, compilation of glossaries, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master`s or Bachelor's Degree in Conference Interpretation from a recognized university or institute.
• 10 years of experience in Conference Interpretation (four of which should be as a staff Interpreter).
• Exhibits highest standards of split-second accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the style and nuances of the original and source languages.
• Proven understanding of how to “weigh” Interpretation teams.
• Ability to maintain highest standard of confidentiality.
• knowledge of terminological and reference research techniques with ability to use wide variety of information.
• Demonstrated professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
• Seek to develop oneself professionally and personally and keep abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession.
• Demonstrated comprehension of every imaginable accent, in addition to coping with issues of speed and style.
• Ability to find proper cultural equivalents and take cultural context into account, thorough knowledge of both language and culture is thus required.
• Demonstrated capacity to uphold team coherence and booth manners.
• A perfect command of the target language and an excellent knowledge of the source language. Good knowledge of the third language of ECOWAS is an advantage.

Skills:

• Knowledge of AI and electronic tools related to use of documents and meeting preparation
• Knowledge of glossary preparation software and related tools
• Familiarity with ISO standards for fixed and mobile interpretation equipment
• General familiarity with functionality of interpretation equipment including appropriate use of console for ‘retour’

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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