Division Manager, French and English Translation Specialist

il y a 3 semaines


Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire African Development Bank Temps plein
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Division Manager to lead our French and English Translation Division. As a key member of our Language Services Department, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic approach to translation and editing services, ensuring high-quality output and meeting the Bank's development mandate for Africa.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the French and English Translation Division, overseeing all translation activities and providing advisory services.
  • Set objectives, formulate policies, and establish priorities for the Division, defining and monitoring key performance indicators.
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate all translation and editing activities, optimizing the use of human, financial, and technological resources.
  • Monitor and enforce performance and efficiency targets, leading Bank-wide advocacy to promote the use of both official languages.
  • Assess training needs, monitor, and evaluate staff performance, recommending personnel actions to the Vice President.
  • Oversee the installation and configuration of CAT tools, coordinating the development of terminological databases and translation memories.
  • Ensure high-quality editing of Bank documents, aligning editing with the Institution's Style Guide and ISO Standard 9001:2015.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Translation, Modern Languages, or related disciplines.
  • Minimum of eight years of relevant working experience in a multilateral finance institution or similar organization, with three years in a managerial or highly supervisory position.
  • Proven experience in managing high-volume work with short deadlines, leading teams to deliver under pressure.
  • Strong managerial, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to think strategically and negotiate effectively.
  • Ability to communicate at a high level in English and French, with proficiency in another continental language an advantage.
About Us

The African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. Our development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

We are committed to efficiency and client satisfaction, with a focus on delivering superior information technology solutions and corporate services. Our Language Services Department is responsible for ensuring quality translation of major Bank documents, providing high-standard interpretation, and promoting bilingualism to enhance communication among staff and with clients and partners.



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