CONFERENCE INTERPRETER (FRENCH BOOTH), ECOWAS COMMISSION

Language Combination: French A, English C, or Portuguese C. (Any proven B language in either of the other two working languages of the Community will be an advantage).

The incumbent shall, in accordance with professional standards, provide interpretation services for meetings and events of the Commission, ensuring high linguistic and terminological quality and application of ECOWAS jargon. S/he shall facilitate the setting-up and updating of terminology database and compilation of glossaries. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Services all meetings/events assigned by Language Coordinator and Management.
• Provides interpretation in relevant language combination, (simultaneous, consecutive, whispering, liaison) of speeches or statements.
• Routinely assigned to sensitive meetings.
• Functions as language team leader when assigned to a given meeting.
• Assists the Language Coordinator as appropriate, in the screening, training and conduct of testing for prospective interpreters and freelancers for roster.
• Participate in establishment of terminology database, compilation of glossaries, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.