African Union Head of Interpretation Division Jobs in Ethiopia

African Union Head of Interpretation Division Jobs in Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

Directs and manages the daily operations of the Interpretation Division in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the directorate and the AU’s overall goals.

Main Functions

Designs and implements policies, programs and projects to achieve the directorate’s strategic objectives.

Manages and supervises employees within the division, ensures the timely delivery of the directorate’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation;

Designs policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions;

Ensures the delivery of the division’s annual targets in line with the directorate’s overall goals and ensures robust and timely monitoring and reporting;

Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Units within the Division

Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system;

Engages stakeholders within Members States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Regional Mechanisms (RMs) and relevant international organizations in designing and implementing strategies.

Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Division;

Maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member States and partner institutions in the execution of the Division’s mandate.

Represents the organization and communicates its position at conferences.

Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.

Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization;

Manages risk within the division and recommends mitigation strategies

Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at division level

Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent.

Specific Responsibilities

Formulate policies and guidelines governing interpretations and work programs in close consultation with the Director;

Develop a database of reputable interpreters in AU Member States;

Organize and coordinate the work of regular, Short Term and freelance interpreters;

Assess interpreters and submit to the Director regular reports on the performance and efficiency

of interpreters;

Analyze interpretation services and procedures quality and develop improvements;

Advise the Director on all matters relating to Interpretation;

Oversee the overall management of the Division: personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline etc. in accordance with the relevant rules and procedure in force;

Ensure that activities of the Division are organized with maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Develop manuals on procedures and best practices

Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s Degree in Conference Interpretation/Translation, or Language with twelve (12) years of progressive responsible experience in interpretation out of which seven (7) years should be at managerial level and five (5) at supervisory level in similar international organizations;

Experience in facilitating intergovernmental conference processes and multicultural diplomacy is an added advantage

Required Skills

A demonstrated knowledge in interpretation equipment/platforms/software

A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners

Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally

Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies

Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff;

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment;

Strong organizational, managerial and leadership qualities;

Proficiency in a minimum of two of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish) and fluency in a third AU language(s) is an added advantage

How to Apply

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