Background
The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is an annual meeting that brings together African leaders and stakeholders to engage and explore African-led security solutions. The Institute for Peace and Security (IPSS) of Addis Ababa University (AAU) serves as the secretariat of the forum. The 9th edition of Tana Forum will take place on 24-26 April 2020 in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The forum will explore the theme: “The AfCFTA: A Milestone for Pan-Africanism and Conflict Transformation”.
The Forum complements formal meetings of African heads of state and government by assembling them in an informal, collaborative environment. In the spirit of gatherings taking place under the Baobab tree, the Forum offers room and space for panel discussions, interaction with the floor and bilateral talks to share views and experiences in a time-efficient, result-oriented and open manner.
The Tana Forum promotes African-led solutions by holding discussions on the strategic and pro-active management of African peace and security issues driven by the interest to contribute to stronger ownership of these issues.
From the seating arrangements to the dress code, the informal nature of the Forum enables participants to get to the heart of the issue at hand, a truly unique experience for high-level dialogue. Furthermore, the Forum is immersive in that it combines the worlds of academia and research with real-world, real-time experience. The result is an action-oriented and policy-relevant discussion.
Job Requirements
Objectives:
The editor will provide French translation and editing support to the IPSS communications team. The editor will translate and edit Tana’s publications, social media posts and web stories.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Advisor for Communication and Research, the editor will:
· Translate documents from English to French and vice versa;
· Ensure accuracy of terms and terminology (Peace and Security & AfCFTA) used in documents and online posts
· Prepare social media posts in French
· Ensure translation is written with style, correct grammar and spelling
· Consult with unit colleagues when required
· Perform other communications tasks
Competencies and skills
· Degree in Linguistics, Political science, Peace and security or related areas;
· At least three years of translation experience in the relevant area.
· Demonstrated good understanding of technical terms used in areas of peace and security and the free trade area.
· Proven skills in translation and interpretation from and into English and vice versa;
· Excellent communication skill in both English and French.
Contract duration
Four Months with a possibility of Extension.
How to Apply
Interested candidates shall send a covering letter and CV not more than 3 pages to IPSS through e-mail [email protected] by the 21st of January 2020.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More Information
- Address Addis Ababa
- Experience Level Mid level
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification MBA/MSc/MA