Job opportunity at US Embassy Yaoundé – Translator

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Bilingual Studies (English and French) and an additional two (2) years of Translation Certification is required.
•  Three years’ translation and interpretation experience in an international institution or any organization that executes international programs/policy (e.g. Non-Governmental Organization or Embassy)
•  A good understanding of political, economic and diplomatic practices in Cameroon
•  Knowledge of resources for obtaining new information related to politics and economy
•  Extensive political, economic and diplomatic grammar and vocabulary for both English and French
•  Translation concepts used in rendering accurate, clear translations that capture the meaning and intent of an original document
•  Knowledge of Department of State official written protocol procedures. Understand section operational procedures
•  Must be computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Internet. Able to master SharePoint or similar web-publishing software
•  Professional level in both English and French Speaking/Reading/Writing/Understanding are required
•  Interpretive abilities that will guarantee translated documents capture the meaning and intent of an original document

Application deadline: 15/06/2022 at 11:59 pm

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply