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Apply: Recruitment Of English French And English-Portuguese Translator At Oxfam

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Company Brief

Oxfam is a rights-based global development organization with more than 70 years of experience in more than 90 countries worldwide. Oxfam’s mission is to end the injustice of poverty and inequality through systemic change and the advancement of political, economic and social rights.

Oxfam has been working in Ghana since 1986, managing programs related to food security and livelihoods, universal access to education and healthcare and transparency and accountability in extractive industries (mining, oil, and gas).

Job Description

The company is hiring experienced and educated individuals for the position

Responsibilities

  • Make written translation of EOL documents and submit the translation in word-processed documents;
  • All texts, including texts contained in figures, boxes, captions, sources, and covers are to be translated by the Consultant
  • Proofread and edit the translated documents
  • Share draft translations with assigned EOL Accra RMU Representatives;
  • Incorporate suggested changes from the EOL Accra RMU Representatives to the translation
  • Ensure high quality and accuracy of the entire translated documents before submission to the EOL Accra RMU Representatives
  • Ensure the accuracy of the terms and terminology used in the translated documents
  • Ensure that the translation is written with specified style, correct grammar and spelling
  • The maximum percentage margin of errors per page should not be more than 3 errors.
  • Ensure the completion and delivery of the work within the stipulated timeline/deadlines in the work order.
  • The translated materials should be provided to Oxfam/EOL RMU Accra after completion of the required services in soft copy

Qualification/Requirement

  • At least a degree in International Relations, Foreign Languages (preferably French and or Portuguese), Development studies, Business, Linguistics or any equivalent course
  • At least 5 years of professional experience translating for Non-Governmental or Governmental organizations
  • Demonstrated good understanding of technical terms and terminology used in the development
  • Proven skills in translation and interpretation into French OR into Portuguese in the development arena
  • Professional certificate or diploma in translation will be an added advantage

Application deadline

Interested candidate must submit their CV’s and application letter by 4th May 2020

How To Apply

To apply for this position send your CV and application letter to ghadverts@oxfam.org.uk