Job Title: Chinese Interpreter
Organisation: Backbone Feeds
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Backbone group is a multinational corporation specialized in feed production, raw material trading, and fermentation biotechnology. Here in Uganda, we are dealing in animal feeds for pigs, poultry feeds, and fish feeds.
Job Summary: The Chinese Interpreter will bridge the language gap between Backbone’s Chinese- speaking staff and local Ugandan employees. The role includes real-time verbal interpretation, written translation, and cultural mediation to support day-to-day operations, technical coordination, and stakeholder communication.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation (Mandarin ⇄ English ⇄ Local language) in meetings, trainings, and daily operations.
- Translate technical, administrative, and operational documents accurately and contextually.
- Support cross-cultural communication, promoting mutual understanding between Chinese and Ugandan teams.
- Assist with interpretation during site visits, external meetings, and logistics coordination.
- Translate onboarding materials, policies, and production instructions for better internal communication.
- Ensure confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism in all interpretation activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Degree or diploma in Chinese Language, Linguistics, Translation, International Relations, or related discipline.
- Previous work experience in Chinese-owned or agriculture-based companies is an asset!
- Certification in interpretation or translation is an asset but not a requirement.
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, English, and one or more local Ugandan languages.
- Demonstrated experience in interpretation and/or translation in a professional setting.
- Strong ability to interpret industry-specific language, especially in agriculture, manufacturing, or logistics.
- High level of cultural intelligence, interpersonal skills, and professionalism.
- Excellent listening, memory retention, and note-taking skills.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your application to [email protected]
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required