Interpreter (English to French), Court of Justice

About this role

A role for an interpreter who translates from English to French during court sessions and related meetings for judges and staff. The position requires collaboration within a team of experienced interpreters and proficiency in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. The employer is Akintola Williams Deloitte, part of the Deloitte network, and the organisation provides professional services in Nigeria. The job is based in Abuja.

What you would do

• Provide interpretation from English to French during court sessions, meetings and deliberations.
• Provide interpretation for judges and staff as required.
• Work as part of a team of experienced interpreters.
• Perform simultaneous, consecutive, and other interpreting modes as needed.

What they are asking for

• Master's degree with a diploma/certificate in conference interpreting or a university degree in conference interpreting from a recognised school.
• About 10 years of interpretation experience, including four years as a staff interpreter.
• Excellent command of English and French, and knowledge of ECOWAS languages is an advantage.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.
• Strong research and terminological skills for interpretation duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work in diverse accents and cultural contexts.
• Good self-management, ethics, and adherence to internal controls.

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