Translator into Portuguese at ECOWAS

Translator into Portuguese at ECOWAS
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with headquarters in Abuja Nigeria, is inviting applications from qualified citizens of the Community to fill the below vacant position in the professional category:


Position: Translator into Portuguese – P4

Qualification

A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in translation or its equivalent in a relevant field plus a post-graduate diploma or professional certificate in translation. The candidate should have a minimum of eight (08) years relevant post-qualification working experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Reviser, the Translator into Portuguese will:

1. Translate documents and Parliament’s official correspondences in a timely and faithful manner;
2. 2. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Secretary General;

Salary Scale

The post of Translator into Portuguese is on P4 of the ECOWAS Annual Salary scale, that is, UA25 908 – UA30 180.

Eligibility

Application for the position advertised above will be restricted to citizens of ECOWAS Member States.

FRINGE BENEFITS

The following benefits will be extended to this position in the professional category: in addition to basic salary, the monthly remuneration package will include post adjustment, transport, housing and dependency allowances. Other benefits attached to post are education grant for up to 4 children, 80% refund of medical expenses for staff and dependents, provident fund contribution, and installation and separation allowances.

Language

English, French and Portuguese are the official working languages of the Community.

Submission of Applications

Community citizens interested in the above vacant position should submit an applicant file comprising of the following:

Job Application;

Photocopies of degrees/certificates and professional attestations;

Curriculum Vitae

Applications should be addressed to:

The Honourable Speaker of Parliament, ECOWAS Parliament,

International Conference Centre

Area 11, Garki, PMB 576, ABUJA,

Federal Republic of Nigeria

All applications must be received at the General Secretariat of the Parliament, on or before 31st March 2010