French/English Bilingual Technical Translator

Présentation de l'offre d'emploi

Consultant Opportunity

French/English Bilingual Technical Translator

USP is seeking a translation firm to provide translation services (French/English) for meetings, workshops, and project documents/reports for project implementation in Francophone countries. The consultant will be engaged to work on an as-needed basis, under specific Work Orders. This individual will work under the guidance of a program manager and in coordination with technical staff at USP headquarters in Rockville, MD.

This position may be fulfilled remotely and does not need to be based in Kinshasa.

Scope of Work:

• Provide translation of key project documents, such as assessment reports, training reports, technical activity/progress reports and other communication materials, for donor-funded projects, in Francophone countries
• Provide simultaneous interpretation for virtual meetings with stakeholders

Deliverables:

• Activity-based report to USP program manager
• Translated documents

Minimum Requirements

Education of translators:

• Bachelor’s degree in English Language (if native Francophone) or French Language (if native Anglophone) or interpretation/translation (French/English).

Experience:

• At least 5 years professional experience doing technical (medicines regulation and public health) translation for international agencies such as UN agencies, United States Government Agencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in English and French and possess excellent translation skills.
• Must have excellent writing skills
• Certified professional translator
• Basic knowledge of medicines regulation in Africa and public health issues/threats on the continent.
• High level of integrity and commitment to quality.