African Union Translation and Legal Drafter Jobs in Nigeria
African Union Translation and Legal Drafter Jobs in Nigeria
Purpose of Job Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible to properly translate documents, ensure the highest standard of accuracy, and maintain the spirit, context, quality, technical language and nuances of the original version, using precise, clear and proper terminology.
He/She will also be responsible to draft regulations, delegations, agreements and other instruments necessary to fulfil the vision and support the implementation of the Hybrid Court for South Sudan.
Main Functions
Under the overall supervision of the Legal Counsel and direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Translation and Legal Drafter job level involves the following:
Assist in the following up on the activities of the HCSS, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
Suggest new and expand on existing policy areas for planned research.
Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the HCSS internal use.
Assist in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.
Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships.
Support the promotion of the activities of the HCSS.
Assist in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the HCSS
Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.
Specific Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Translation and Legal Drafter will be responsible for the following duties:
Assess the translation, interpretation and reporting needs of the Project;
Provide quality translation of working documents from English into Arabic;
Ensure accuracy of terms and terminology used in the source document, and consult with the author when required;
Provide support in editing documents drafted in Arabic;
Provide advice to Project Coordinator in relation with hiring the services of Translators and interpreters if need be; and
Draft regulations, agreements and other legal instruments on instructions of the Legal Counsel and Project Coordinator.
Undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Legal Counsel and Project Coordinator.
Academic Requirements and Relevant
Experience
University Bachelor Degree in translation, linguistics, law and political science from a recognized institution with 5 years’ experience in translating legal documents and drafting legal instruments.
Candidates with a Masters Degree in translation, linguistics, law and political science from a recognized institution must have 2 years’ experience in translating legal documents and drafting legal instruments.
Progressively responsible professional experience in translation in similar international organization is an added value;
Required Skills:
Excellent skills in drafting and IT skills;
Experience in managing the translation and/or interpretation department(s) of an international judicial institution;
A demonstrated track record of successfully managing large quantities of translation and interpretation work and increasing productivity;
Broad knowledge of established practices and recent developments in interpretation services in international organisations;
A thorough knowledge of the regulatory framework governing translation services in the AU context;
Working knowledge of other working language;
Ability to perform under hardship and strenuous environment; and
Very good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, in Arabic and English.
Leadership Competencies:
Flexibility
Risk Awareness and Compliance.
Core Competencies:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountability awareness and Compliance
Learning Orientation
Communicating Clearly.
Functional Competencies:
Trouble shooting
Job Knowledge Sharing
Task Focused
Continuous Improvement Awareness.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; African Union Translation and Legal Drafter Jobs in Nigeria
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