Ambassade des États-Unis à Dakar recrute 01 Interprète

US Embassy Dakar hiring Translator/Interpreter.

Salary: 14,964,344 CFA/year

Job description

The incumbent provides translation and interpretation services to the Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission, other Mission personnel. He/ She translates and prepares a wide range of official and unofficial documents, drafts and translates correspondence in English and French or vice versa.  Performs simultaneous or consecutive interpretation between French and English or vice versa for Mission employees and visitors. He/ She must have a good understanding of local protocols, customs, norms, and good understanding of Department of State protocol standards, guidance, and regulations.  Must keep up with key and current issues.  He/ She must have a good grasp of nuances and idioms as they relate to French and English

Job requirements

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in interpreting or translating duties involving both French and English in a sensitive environment including the translation of technically difficult material, and contacts with host Government officials, Non-Government Organizations, and diplomatic corps, is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, French, translation, linguistics or political science is required.
• Level 4(fluent) speaking/reading/writing English and French is required. (This may be tested).

Job Knowledge

Must be knowledgeable of etiquette, social standards and diplomatic protocol of host country as well as American social and diplomatic procedures and U.S. Mission goals. Must be knowledgeable of Department of State Correspondence Manual and the Foreign Affairs Manual related to Department of State Organization, official gifts and ethics. Must have expert knowledge of grammatical standards and guides, dictionaries, and other editing manuals. Must become familiar with Contact Database.

Closing date: 25 December 2023.