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Job Title: Principal Interpreter (French A with retour in English) - Interpretation Division
Grade: PL-4
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB/11/025
Organisation: African Development Bank Group

Duties and responsibilities:
Under the responsibility of the Manager of the Interpretation Division, the Principal Interpreter shall be required to perform the following:
•   Provides faithful, appropriate and well-delivered interpretation (simultaneous and consecutive) in the active languages, English and French, finding instant solutions to problems of expression, terminology, accent, speed of delivery etc. in the active language;
•   Covers meetings such as the Boards of Governors Meetings, Boards of Directors and all related meetings, Administrative Tribunal, ADF negotiations, Interviews, Seminars, Training sessions and meetings with other international organizations among others;

Selection Criteria:
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
•   At least a Master's degree in interpretation from a recognized Interpretation School or Institution
•   Must have French A and a very strong retour in English. Ability to interpret from /into a third language (Portuguese and/or Arabic) is an added advantage
•   Preferably 6 years of practical experience in Interpretation of which at least 3 in an international organization and preferably in an international development finance institution
•   Good leadership skills
•   Good sense of inter-professional relations
•   Capacity to work under pressure and to work in or lead a team
•   Knowledge of standard Bank software, namely Word, Excel and Power Point.

For more information and online application: Principal Interpreter (French A with retour in English) - Interpretation Division - African Development Bank

Deadline:  9th October, 2011.

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