Reports to: Head of Interpretation Division

Directorate/Department : Conference Management & Publication

Division : Interpretation

Number of Direct Reports: 1

Number of Indirect Reports: 4

Number of Positions: 1

Job Grade: P4

Contract Type: Regular

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

Responsible for converting concepts in the source language to equivalent concepts in the target language.

Duties and Responsibilites:

•   Provides technical and intellectual support in the management of various partnerships relevant for the Division and Directorate.
•   Identifies best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Division/Directorate’s support to AU.
•   Contributes to the development of the departmental strategies and business continuity plan and participates in/ensure their implementation
•   Involved in negotiations.
•   Fosters and ensures implementation of large-scale and long-term initiatives related to strategic partnerships;
•   Supports the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.
•   Develops training materials and provide necessary training and support to Organization Units.
•   Provides technical resource allocation and policy guidance on matters relating to system -Implementation projects and maintenance.

Specific Responsibilities

•   Provides simultaneous, consecutive, liaison and other forms of English interpretation during conferences, meetings, audiences, discussions and whenever required ;
•   Keeps abreast with developments in both the source and target languages by compiling and regularly up-dating specific terminologies, phrases, special expressions, nuances, lexicons and acronyms and special expressions in order to widen the stock of vocabulary with the aim of enhancing skills and ability;
•   Helps develop terminology/lexicons of the AU;
•   Consults colleagues and specialized dictionaries;
•   Checks appropriate references to ensure exact understanding and use of AU technical terminologies;
•   Carries out translation and provides support in all interpretation related activities when required;
•   Performs other related duties that may be assigned by the Director or the Head of Division

Job Requirements:

•   A University Master’s degree in Conference services, Languages or Interpretation from a recognised institution with ten (10) years of progressive experience out of which six (6) years at expert or specialist level and 3 years at supervisory level. Or
•   Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in either translation, modern languages, linguistics or related fields of study must have twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience out of which six (6) years at expert or specialist level and 3 at supervisory level.
•   Professional certification in interpretation field will be an added value.

Required Skills

•   Leadership and management skills
•   Communication, report writing and presentation skills
•   Research and analytical skills
•   Interpersonal and negotiation skills
•   Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural environment
•   Knowledge of interpretation procedures and practices;
•   Knowledge in international policies and strategies
•   Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, systems and standards
•   Planning and Organization skills.
•   Proficiency in English and any other AU official working languages (French, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili or Spanish); is mandatory

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight ….

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$ 42,879.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (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.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted no later than June 16, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK

-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,