French Translator job at Code for Africa

Code for Africa (CfA) has an immediate vacancy for a full-time Translator to join our PesaCheck team. Candidates may be based anywhere in Africa.
PesaCheck is the continent’s largest indigenous fact-checking initiative by geographic coverage, with teams in 18 African countries. It researches and debunks misinformation published both online and elsewhere in more traditional media, publishing over 2,000 fact-checks per year, in partnership with major platforms ranging from Facebook and TikTok, to traditional media. PesaCheck also tracks promises by public officials and shines a light on public finances to ensure the public is not misled. PesaCheck forms part of CfA, which is Africa’s largest non-profit digital/data journalism initiative.
The selected candidate will work closely with the news and copy desks, translating content both from French to English as well as English to French. It is therefore essential that candidates are fully fluent in written and spoken both English and French. As part of one of CfA’s newsroom team, the ideal candidate will have a background or keen interest in current political affairs across the African continent.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multinational and multilingual team using digital collaboration tools to create content for a global audience and international media partners.

Required: minimum requirements include
• Bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, literature, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience as a translator/interpreter.
• French native speaker and a demonstrable fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Fluency in using CAT tools and translation memory software.
• Demonstrable experience in specialised translation/MTPE/Transcription (En< >Fr)
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of news and current affairs affecting Francophone Africa.
• Able to translate complex details into easily understandable and accurate target language.
• Able to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently.
• Able to work creatively and accurately under pressure with excellent attention to detail.
• Organised and able to create, manage and oversee multiple timelines and schedules.
• Proficiency in collaborative work solutions such as Google Workplace (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.), Slack (or equivalents such as Teams), and project management tools like Trello (or equivalents such as Asana).

Preferred: candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage
• Certification in translation and/or interpretation.
• Previous experience working in the media sector.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics.
• Good knowledge of contemporary political, economic, social and scientific issues in Africa and across the globe.
• Experience working with international partners and team members.

Language and Location Requirements:
• Location: The role can be performed remotely, therefore applicants across Africa will be considered.
• Languages: French and English

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