Senior Translation, Interpretation And Advocacy Officer East African Community

(1 post) (REF: EAC/HR/2022-23/22)
Grade: P2
Reports to: Principal Curriculum Development Officer
Station: Zanzibar, Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job:
To facilitate, coordinate and harmonize translations and interpretations to and from Kiswahili for the Partner States and other agencies and encourage the development of Kiswahili for information, education and communication functions

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Facilitating, coordinating and harmonizing translations into and out of Kiswahili.
• Assisting Partner States to set up training centers for Kiswahili interpreters and translators
Surveying, monitoring, harmonizing and encouraging the development of Kiswahili for information, communication and technological functions and usage
• Providing translation and interpretation services to promote the use of Kiswahili in the various EAC activities in the Partner States to enhance a common identity
• Advocating for the use of Kiswahili as the preferred language of wider communication within the community and beyond
• Promoting the use of Kiswahili in the conduct of official business and public life within the community
• Undertaking relevant studies to facilitate policy development in the specific sectors of the Commission
• Assist in timely preparation of the required departmental work plans and reports
• Enhancing a positive corporate culture and image of the Commission
• Undertaking such other activities meant to further the Commission’s objectives as may be decided from time to time

Qualifications and Experience:
• A Master’s degree in Linguistics specializing in Kiswahili or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university
• At least eight (8) years of experience, of which three (3) should be at Senior Level in a relevant field;
• Proven experience in Translation, Interpretation and Advocacy
• Ability in Program Planning, Implementation, Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation

Skills and Competencies:
Strong administrative and organizational skills, excellent writing and communication skills in Kiswahili, English or French and ability to work in a multi- cultural/diverse environment.

Eligibility for applications:
Only applicants from the Republic of Burundi, DRC, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and the United Republic of Tanzania are eligible to apply for the above position.

Terms and Conditions of Service:
The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.

Fringe Benefits:
The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications:
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.

Relevant Working Experience:
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity:
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.