Boarder Language Interpretations and Community Relations Officers – EBID at the AlbertaTalent Insights (26 Openings)


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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Boarder Language Interpretations and Community Relations Officer – EBID

Locations: Borno, Jagawa, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international financial institution established by the 15 Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). EBID includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
  • The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) uses three official languages: English, French, and Portuguese.Interpretation services for ECOWAS events can includesimultaneous interpretation, in-person interpretation, and video conferencing.

Here are some resources for language interpretation in ECOWAS:

  • ECREEE: Offers simultaneous interpretation services from and into the three ECOWAS official languages
  • ECOWAS Commission: Organizes the Specialised Trainings for Interpreters and Translators (STIT) to build language and communication skills among ECOWAS citizens and staff
  • UNGM: Offers in-person language interpretation services in French, Portuguese, and sign language
  • WACSI: Provides guidance on using professional interpreters, advanced interpretation tools, and guidelines for participants to access interpretation services.

Some types of interpreters include:

  • Simultaneous interpreters: Common at conferences, summits, and multilingual gatherings
  • Consecutive interpreters: Another type of interpreter
  • Conference interpreters: Another type of interpreter
  • Sign language interpreters: Must be fluent in English and American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Whisper interpreters: Translate for a small group by whispering into their ears.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competences

  • Candidates should possess a minimum of an HND / OND / NCE qualification
  • Candidates must be off Hausa Lanquage Speaking and Hause-Nigeria Territory
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 3 years
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.

Salary
$2,600 – $3,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@albertagas.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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  • Referee’s Name
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  • Referee’s Office/Work Designation.