Language Translator/Interpreter in French, Curator at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Foundation

Vacancies: Language Translator/Interpreter in French, Curator

The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Foundation, located in Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria, is conceived as a centre that aims at ‘preserving the past, capturing the present and inspiring the future’ of Nigeria and Africa at large. It is primarily a historic, touristic, recreational and academic centre and also a national archive for the preservation of genuine presidential papers, documents, materials and other historic items associated with the office and person of President Olusegun Obasanjo. The OOPL has reached advanced stages and is in need of young and capable minds to advance it works in different spheres and has need for the following people who must be team players, dynamic and require minimal supervision.

Position: Language Translator/Interpreter in French

The job

Interpretation/translations of meeting discussions and discourses

Translation of texts materials from English to- French and from French to

English Languages

Preparation of brochure texts for different audiences in English and French

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess  BA/B.Ed French (Masters degree is a major advantage)
• At least 3 years experience with an institution using such services
• Not more than 32 year’s of age
• Membership of professional body an added advantag
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to be effective in a team and independently is a major advantage

Position: Curator

The Job

• Managing the curatorial assets of the OOPL
• Conceptualizing thematic exhibitions for relevant national and institutional events
• Selecting, classification and logging of artefacts
• Preparation of curatorial assets for exhibitions and presentations

Qualifications

• Applicants should have  BA/Bsc in  Humanities or Social Sciences
• 5-10 years Cognate Experience in museum curatorship
• Not more than 35 years of age
• Must be computer literate
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an additional advantage
• Ability to be effective in a team and independently is a major advantage

How to Apply

All applications should be addressed to the Administrative Office, OOPL Foundation, Abeokuta. E-Mail copies should be sent to ooplibrary@yahoo.com and printed copies should be submitted to the OOPL Project Office. P. O.Box 2066 Sapon, Abeokuta.

All applications should be  received on or before 21^st February, 2012.