English Translator / Interpreter
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EBID is recruiting an English Translator / Interpreter based in Lomé, Togo. The role involves translating economic, financial, legal, administrative and technical documents, providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation from French into English at Bank meetings, and contributing to terminology and quality standards. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics or a related discipline and have excellent English and strong French skills.
- International financial institution role within the ECOWAS community
- Based in Lomé, Togolese Republic
- Requires Master’s degree in Translation, Interpretation or Linguistics
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EBID is recruiting an English Translator / Interpreter based in Lomé, Togo. The role involves translating economic, financial, legal, administrative and technical documents, providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation from French into English at Bank meetings, and contributing to terminology and quality standards. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics or a related discipline and have excellent English and strong French skills.
- International financial institution role within the ECOWAS community
- Based in Lomé, Togolese Republic
- Requires Master’s degree in Translation, Interpretation or Linguistics
- Must translate and interpret from French into English at high-level meetings
- Portuguese language skills are an advantage
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English Translator / Interpreter at ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
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Oct 27, 2026, 8:04 AM
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ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international financial institution established by the 15 Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). EBID includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
The main objective of EBID is to contribute to the economic development of West Africa through the financing of ECOWAS and NEPAD projects and programs. The headquarters of the bank is in Lomé in the Togolese Republic.
We are recruiting a qualified person who is a citizen of the Community to fill the vacancy in the Professional Staff category:
Job Title: English Translator / Interpreter
Location: Lome, Togolese Republic
Job Summary
The successful candidate shall, under the supervision of the Head of the Language Services Division, translate a wide range of documents on economic, financial, legal, administrative, technical, and operational issues relating to projects financed by the Bank, as well as interpret at meetings of the Bank, from French into English.
Key Accountabilities
- Execution of all related duties that may be assigned.
- Proofreading and alignment of translated documents with other official documents of the Bank while ensuring consistency of terminology and quality of style;
- Translation of sensitive and complex documents using standard and specialized vocabulary and complying with approved quality standards;
- Simultaneous interpretation into the English language, as well as consecutive interpreting or in whispering mode during meetings of the decision-making organs of the Bank (Board of Governors, Board of Directors, Management Committee, etc.) and at all other meetings organised by the Bank;
- Contribution to technological research and to creating a term bank as well as drawing up lexicological tools and equipment to meet the needs of the Division;
- Required Qualification
- Educational Qualification:
- Master's Degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or a related discipline.
- Professional Experience:
- Perfect command of English and a very good knowledge of French. Knowledge of Portuguese will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience working in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the area of translation and interpretation.
- Experience translating and interpreting financial, legal, or development-related documents.
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent analytical, research, listening and time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong command of translation methodologies, interpretation techniques and Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools.
- Personal Attributes:
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Other Requirements:
- Be a national of West African Countries;
- Possess excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Be proficient in English and French. Knowledge of Portuguese will be considered an advantage.
- Salary Grade
- Grade P2.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications to:
- [email protected]
- using "RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME – TRANSLATOR / INTERPRETER" as the subject of the email.
- Applications must include the following:
- A copy of Birth Certificate.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae,
- Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates,
- A Cover Letter,
- A copy of National Identity Card or Passport,
- Note
- EBID reserves the right to withdraw the notified vacancy or offer the position at a lower grade. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Application Deadline:
- 30th October, 2026.
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