Shelter for Life International (SFL) is a humanitarian organization with more than 30 years of experience in the international humanitarian field. SFL specializes in infrastructure reconstruction, agricultural development, food security and the application of microcredit. An approach that remains culturally sensitive, emphasizes community participation, and uses appropriate technology as an integral part of all SFL projects and programs. SFL's mission is to demonstrate God's love by enabling people to rebuild their communities and restore their lives. For more information, see our website: www.shelter.org


SFL is implementing LIFFT-Cashew Value Chain program in Senegal, Gambia and Guinea-Bissau todevelop and improve the value chain linkages needed to support an integrated regional cashew nut trade network. The proposed program will consider these links in four program components: (1) market infrastructure, (2) financial services, (3) market access and connections and (4) good agricultural practices. The program "Linking infrastructure, finance and cashew nut farms" will create sustainable trade infrastructure, improve access to financial services, organize and train small farmers to increase their production and negotiating capacity and strengthen the capacity of local processors to add value to nuts in the cashew production area in West Africa.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

- Simultaneous or consecutive interpretation of exchanges between BULA office managers and HQ staff;
- Written translation of official texts and staff meetings;
- Verification of the concordance of the different language versions of international agreements before signatureAlimentation de la base de données terminologique spécifique au projet et utilisation des nouveaux outils d'aide à la traduction;
- Accompany staff when necessary when travelling in The Gambia.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES / PROFILE REQUIRED

- University degree in English and/or translation and interpreter at least BAC +4;
- At least 2 years of professional experience as an interpreter;
- At least 2 year of professional experience as an interpreter in humanitarian projects, preferably with non-profit organisations;
- Good knowledge of interpreter tools;
- In-depth knowledge of IT tools;
- Strong report writing and presentation skills;
- Very good command of English and French, both orally and in writing;
- Excellent local language skills spoken in Ziguinchor;
- Good physical and mental health;
- Knowledge of agricultural, financial and social terminologies.

Desirable:

LIFFT Cashew – traducteur

- Interpretation and/or translation techniques
- Perfect knowledge of at least two foreign languages
- Strong general knowledge
- Knowledge of the NGO community
- Knowledge of agricultural, financial and social terminologies.

Personal Skills :

- Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, mission and values of Shelter For Life;
- Ready and passionate to work in the field, in rural areas and under difficult conditions;
- Ability to work in multicultural environments: Demonstrate sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age;
- Team spirit in a multi-stakeholder context, focus on impact and result;
- Perform the work with consistency and energy and with a positive and constructive attitude;
- Ability to summarize and work under pressure, sense of rigour and organization, ability to communicate.