DEADLINE: 15/06/2025

Freelance Conference Interpreters

Full-time

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is hiring qualified Freelance Conference Interpreters to support the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, now scheduled for August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This is an opportunity to contribute to a prestigious international sports event by facilitating seamless multicultural communication during the tournament’s final stage. Interpreters will bridge language barriers in press conferences, meetings, and side events, ensuring clarity and connection for players, officials, and global media.

Scope of Work

Freelance interpreters will provide simultaneous or consecutive interpretation services during:

Match press conferences.
Side events and meetings related to CHAN 2024.

Successful candidates will be awarded a one-month framework contract to deliver interpretation services during the tournament.

Main Tasks

Deliver high-quality simultaneous or consecutive interpretation at match press conferences and meetings.
Ensure accurate and culturally appropriate communication across diverse audiences.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

A diploma in conference interpreting from a recognized institution.
Professional residence in Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania.
Fluency in at least one A language (primary language) from: French, English, Arabic, Portuguese, Swahili.
Proficiency in at least one B language (secondary working language) from: French, English, Arabic, Portuguese, Swahili.
Knowledge of football or sports terminology is an advantage.

Required Skills

Excellent passive comprehension of the source language.
Accuracy in interpreting into the target language.
Ability to construct complete, coherent sentences.
Understanding of appropriate style and register for formal and dynamic settings.
Good diction and ability to keep pace with fast speakers.
Adaptability and willingness to travel and learn.

Duration of Consultancy

A one-month framework contract will be offered to successful candidates, covering the final stage of CHAN 2024 in August 2025.

How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute to a leading international sports organization, please submit the following: