AFRICAN UNION
UNION AFRICAINE
UNIÃO AFRICANA
Addis-Ababa, ETHIOPIA
P. O. Box: 3243
Telephone: 011 - 5 - 51 77 00
fax number: +(251-11) 5525840 /5510430
ADVERTISEMENT: HEAD OF TRANSLATION DIVISION (CSD02/2011)
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 attain this objective, the African Union intends to build its capacity
to deliver, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure filling
of vacant post.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of
Member States for the position of Head of Translation Division in the Conference
Services Directorate.
1.
Post:
Post Title:
Head of Translation Division
Post Level:
P5
Duty Station:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Conference Services
2.
Major duties and responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Conference Services, the
responsibilities and duties of the incumbent shall include the following:
a. Formulate and implement in close consultation with the Director
appropriate policies and plans for the activities of the Division;
b. Organise and coordinate the work of Revisers and Translators both
regular and freelance;
c. Develop a database of reputable translators in AU Member States;
d. Ensure that terminology database is developed by the linguistic units;
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e. Assess revisers, translators and secretaries both regular and freelance
and submit to the Director regular reports on the performance and
efficiency of revisers, translators, proof-readers and Typing pool
secretaries;
f. Ensure the proper and faithful translation, revision, proof-reading and
typing of documents;
g. Assist the Director by advising on the acquisition of required translation
tools software and reference books for the use of Revisers and
translators, with the ultimate objective of having a proper reference unit
and data base;
h. Oversee the overall management of the Division: personnel, budget,
performance, quality, discipline etc. in accordance with the prevailing rules
and procedures.
i. Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her, including
translation as and when necessary, by the Director.
3.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have at least Masters
Degree (in Languages, Economics, Law, Humanities or such discipline) and a
Higher Diploma in Translation from a recognised school of Translation.
4.
Work experience: Candidates must have at least 10 years experience as
a reviser and 5 years of relevant working experience in managing and
coordinating translators particularly at the international level.
5.
Other relevant skills:
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Professionalism, Teamwork, discipline;
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Excellent managerial capacities;
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Ability to manage a multilingual team;
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Excellent interpersonal skills;
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Excellent communication skills;
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Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment;
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Computer literacy.
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Excellent writing skills;
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Excellent knowledge of French and English language. A good knowledge
of a third AU working language would be an added advantage;
6.
Age requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 35 and 50
years old.
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7.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on a fixed term
contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be
considered a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of
two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
8.
Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity
employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
9.
Application: To apply, please submit the following:
A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
a. A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
b. Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three
references;
c. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
REMUNERATION: Indicative basic salary of US$45,551.00 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.
10.
Applications must be received not later than 28 January 2011 and
should be addressed to:
The Director of Administration and Human Resource Development
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: 00251-1-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org
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