Interpreter, Translator, Voice-over Artist (African Language) at Lextorah School of Language Freelance Full Time Internship Part Time Temporary

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