Job Title: Interpreter, Translator, Voice-over Artist – African Language (Oromo, Swahili, Arabic, Afrikaans, Zulu. etc)
Location: Yaba, Lagos
ResponsibilitiesAs an African Language interpreter, you’ll need to:
Interpret from English Language to any of the African Language like Zulu Afrikaans, Swahili, Oromo etc, accurately.
Be fluent in any of the chosen Afican language
Attend conferences and meetings and act as official interpreter to mediate discussion
Listen carefully to what the speaker is saying
Assimilate speakers’ words quickly, including acronyms.
Reproduce what has been said in the relevant language
Use equipment such as microphones and headsets where appropriate
Prepare paperwork – reviewing agendas before meetings, or lectures and speeches when received in advance
Conduct research to make sure you’re fully informed on topics before assignments
Organise workload and liaise with internal departments, agencies and employer
Relay concepts and ideas between languages
RequirementsYou’ll need to have:
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the African languages like Zulu, Somali, Swahili, Oromo, Zulu, Afrikaans, and a professional certification with at least 3 years experience.
Excellent communication and active listening skills in order to reproduce accurately what the speaker has said
A good memory and the ability to learn fast
Analytical skills so that you can quickly and accurately analyse a message
Resilience and the ability to work well under pressure
The ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Time management and organisation skills
The ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality on the matters you’re interpreting.
Flexibility to deal calmly with unexpected and difficult situations
Reliability, dedication and commitment to projects
Note taking skills (for consecutive interpreting)
Knowledge of and interest in current affairs, politics and different cultures and customs.
HOW TO APPLYInterested and qualified candidates should send their CV (PDF format) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Deadline: June 2, 2023
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