Confederation of African Football (CAF)
Conference interpreters for African Nations Championship (CHAN), Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024.
Ready to lead a new era in African football?
You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruiting Conference interpreters for CHAN, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024.
To set up its database, CAF is calling for applications from qualified freelance conference interpreters with French, English, Arabic, Portuguese and Swahili; to facilitate multicultural communication and overcome language barriers during the final stage of CHAN 2024.
SCOPE
Freelance interpreters are invited to express interest in providing interpretation services during CHAN match press conferences and side events. They will be awarded contracts to provide interpretation services at meetings.
MAIN TASKS
Freelance interpreters provide quality simultaneous or consecutive interpretation services, as required, at match press conferences and meetings during CHAN.
REQUIREMENTS
A diploma in conference Interpretating from a recognized institution.
Knowledge of football / sport terminology is an advantage.
Professional residence in Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania
French, English, Arabic, Portuguese, Swahili as A language
French, English, Arabic, Portuguese, Swahili as B language
REQUIRED SKILLS
Excellent passive comprehension of the source language.
Accuracy in interpreting into the target language.
Ability to construct complete sentences.
An understanding of the appropriate style and register.
Good diction and ability to keep up with speed.
Open to travel and learning.
DURATION OF THE CONSULTANCY
A one (1) month framework contract will be offered to successful candidates.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization, please send your CV, Diploma and valid Passport copy to careers@cafonline.com and register on the link here CLICK HERE
Application deadline Sunday, the 15th of June 2025 at 00:00 GMT+3 – Cairo Time.
