COMESA Arabic Reviser

COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL

Ref: CS/ADM/15.03/MEG

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 19 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration through trade development, investment promotion and transport facilitation. More information can be obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the following post:

1. Post 

Job Title: Arabic Reviser 
Grade: P4
Division : Administration
Duty Station: Lusaka
Commencement Date: June/July, 2013
Report To: Chief Conference Services

2. Purpose of the Job

Ensuring the smooth runnings of Arabic unite and meetings through the provision of effective translation, interpretation and documentation services

Key Tasks:

Under the direct guidance of the Director of Administration and direct supervision of the Chief of Conference Services, the Arabic Reviser shall perform the following functions:
(a) Revising text and translations in Arabic;
(b) Overseeing, guiding and coordinating the work of both in-house and freelance translators;
(c) Ensuring that Arabic documents for all COMESA meetings are prepared and dispatched in good time;
(d) Undertaking linguistic and terminological research;
(e) Developing innovative procedures and ensuring utilization of new computer technology applied to translation (not translation soft ware) as well as validating all outgoing Arabic documents to ensure quality and COMESA style for all outsourced translation; 
(f) Translating documents from English to Arabic and from Arabic to English; and
(g) Any other related duties that may be assigned to you by the Chief of Conference Services or the Director of Administration from time to time.

3. Education:

Candidates must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in linguistics or related field. A Masters degree/post graduate degree in the relevant field shall be an added advantage

4. Experience: 

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible post qualification experience in interpretation and translation.

5. Other relevant skills: 

- He/she should have demonstrable leadership abilities and professionalism; 
- Concentration, accuracy, and working under minimum supervision. It also requires respect for confidentiality and good public relations; 
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment; 
- Good communication and planning skills; 
- Excellent knowledge of international organizations; 
- Computer literacy. 

6. Terms of Appointment for the Above Post:

(a) Type of contract: The posts are under COMESA Consultant contracts.
(b) Languages: Candidates should be fluent in Arabic and English. Working knowledge of French would be an advantage.
(c) Location of performance of the Contract: The duty Station will be at the COMESA Secretariat headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia. The successful applicants will also be required to undertake significant duty travel to all COMESA countries and any others identified in the line of duty.
(d) Remuneration: Remuneration will be in accordance with the COMESA conditions of service for non established professional Staff and will be calculated on the basis of background and professional experience. 
(e) Duration of Appointment: contracts for successful candidates will run from the date they take up the appointments up to 31st December 2013, subject to availability of funds and performance.
(f) Eligibility for Application: Only Nationals of COMESA countries are eligible to apply.
(g) Final date for receipt of applications: 24th April 2013
(h) Equal Opportunity: COMESA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifying female candidates are encouraged to apply.
(i) Address: Applications should be submitted by email or fax to:

Director of Administration
COMESA Centre
Ben Bella Road
P.O. Box 30051
10101 Lusaka
Email: procurement@comesa.int