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ROLE: FRENCH INTERPRETER
Project Overview And Role
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Description
The COVID-19 Africa Response & Rebuild facility is a 10 million Euro grant facility funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, represented by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. The facility supports economically and environmentally sustainable businesses with the aim of protecting at-risk value chains and safeguarding the forest-dependent communities who rely upon them for income. The facility leverages networks of partner businesses across Africa, providing working capital in the form of returnable grants to aggregators, off-takers and other buyers of speciality cocoa and coffee.
Outline of Position
The French Interpreter will be a valued member working together with the Investment Associate of West and Central Africa. They will support in the translation of documents from English to French and vice versa, as well as interpretation of English to French or vice versa during meetings.
Key Responsibilities, Duties And Tasks
- Attending virtual/online meetings to translate between French and English and vice versa.
- Translate documents from French to English and vice versa
- Support the WCA Investment Associate during field visits (maximum 5 working days per visit), all reimbursable costs will be covered by the Rebuild Facility
Required Qualifications
- Education and professional experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in French and/or proficiency certificate such as the EU CEFR C1/C2
- Proven track record of similar role or experience in a professional setting
Required Skills And Abilities
- Fluency in spoken and written English and French
- Flexible schedule and excellent punctuality/time keeping
- Stable internet connection
- Advanced computer skills in Word and Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines
- Skill set (Oral, Writing) of French will be tested during the recruitment process.
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This is a three-month contract with a possibility for extension, with an estimated commitment of 2.5 days a month. Potential for more if the candidate can accompany on field trips.
Method Of Application
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To apply please submit a CV, and your daily rate.
The deadline for applications is 12:00 GMT, 22/02/2022. We will review applications on a rolling basis.