Interpreter- French , UNION AFRICAINE

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 achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen 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 Directorate of Conference Management and Publications (DCMP).

1. Post

Job Title: Interpreter- French

Grade: P4

Unit: Directorate of Conferences Management and Publications (DCMP)

Supervisor: Director, DCMP

Duty Station: (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) or any regional Office

2. Major Duties and Responsibilities

I. To interpret the spoken word from one AU language into French;

II. To provide simultaneous or consecutive interpretation of statements at conferences, meetings, discussions etc;

III. To perform other related duties that may be assigned.

3. Qualifications and Experience Required

A Masters University Degree Languages or Linguistics and an Interpreting qualification from a recognized Interpretation School. A higher qualification will be an added advantage.

Candidtes with first university degree would be considered provided they have 12 years of work experience in similar role.

4. Professional experience required

Candidates must have at least Seven (7) years of progressively relevant working experience in Interpretation and translations.

5. Other Relevant Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• A good knowledge of a third AU official language would be an added advantage.

6. Language Requirement

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of two or several other African Union working language(s) would be an added advantage.

7. Tenure of Appointment

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

8. Least Representative Countries

Candidates from the following least represented countries are encouraged to apply: Eritrea, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania, Madagascar, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe, Seychelles and Somalia

9. Gender Mainstreaming

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

10. Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US$ 40,413.00 (P4 Step 1) 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.

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Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 12 th October 2015.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission