To facilitate communication among Member States and stakeholders through the translation of documents into French and English to fully achieve the goals and objectives of COMESA.

MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the direct supervision of Chief of Conference Services, the incumbent of the post will perform the following duties:

• Translates reports, working papers, letters, emails, and other type of documents for all units and divisions from English into French and back as per COMESA standards;

• Edits, revises and ensures that documents prepared by freelance translators meet COMESA standards;

• Research, compile, and update translation vocabulary/terminology/glossary by subject matter and keeps abreast of new trends in translation. Populate the central terminology database/ glossary and reference archive for translation;

• Ensures that all translated documents are filed appropriately;

• Ensures that all reports are submitted timely; and

• Performs any other job related duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.