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English Translator / Interpreter
About this role
EBID is looking for a English Translator / Interpreter to work in Lomé, Togo. The role involves translating documents on economic, financial, legal, administrative, technical and operational topics related to Bank projects and providing interpretation at meetings from French into English. The position requires working under the Head of the Language Services Division and ensuring quality and consistency of translations, as well as contributing to term banks and lexicographic tools. It is open to West African nationals and targets candidates with strong English and French skills, plus experience in multilingual settings. The employer is ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, an international financial institution supporting ECOWAS project financing through its headquarters in Lomé.
What you would do
- Translate a wide range of documents from French into English.
- Proofread and align translated texts with official Bank documents and ensure consistent terminology and style.
- Translate sensitive and complex documents using standard vocabulary and quality standards.
- Provide simultaneous, consecutive or whispering interpretation at Bank meetings and events.
- Contribute to development of terminology resources and technological tools for the Language Services Division.
What they are asking for
- Master's degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics or related field.
- Fluency in English with very good knowledge of French; knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.
- At least 3 years of translation and interpretation experience, including financial, legal or development documents.
- Experience in multilingual and multicultural environments.
- Strong analytical, research, listening, time-management, written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with translation methodologies, interpretation techniques and CAT tools.
- Personal attributes: flexible, able to work under pressure, professional, confidential, culturally aware.
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