The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region. Considered one of the pillars of the African Economic Community, the organization was founded in order to achieve collective self-sufficiency for its member states by creating a single large trading bloc through an economic and trading union. It also serves as a peacekeeping force in the region. The organization operates officially in three co-equal languages French, English, and Portuguese.
We are currently recruiting for the position below:
Job Title: Co-ordinator/Interpreter (Parliament)
Reference: ECW-PARL/REC-P/004/2015
Grade: P5
Location: Abuja
Department: Specialised Institution
Directorate: Parliamentary Affairs and Research
Supervisor: Director, Parliamentary Affairs and Research
Duration: Permanent
Job Description
- To co-ordinate and ensure quality language services to the Parliament.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Research, the Co-ordinator/ Interpreter is the Head of the Language Division. He/she will perform the following functions:
- Co-ordinate and supervise the activities of the Language Division;
- Co-ordinate the hiring and scheduling of Interpreters and Translators during sessions of Parliament, committee meetings and other meetings of the General Secretariat;
- Participate in and supervise Interpretation Services and ensure timely and quality service delivery;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned;
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Conference Interpretation or A university degree plus a diploma or certificate in conference interpreting from a recognised School.
Experience:
- Ten (10) years post qualification experience in Interpretation, preferably in an international organization, including two (2) years supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in the use of computer, including applications such as Word, Excel, internet research and email communication, as well as relevant software, is required.
Age:
- Candidates should not be over 50 years old at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states;
Language:
Candidates must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Community: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.
Remuneration
Annual Salary: USD 52,273 - USD 59,100
Application Closing Date
30th June 2015
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online