Obia Ranndy

Experience

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  Institut Supérieur de Management Public

  Oct 2010 - May 2018

  Head of Translation Service

  - Translation Management: - Responsible for translating a wide range of documents, including course modules, laws, decrees, letters, examination papers, communiqués, tenders, service offers, reports, speeches, programs, minutes, and board meeting documents, from French into English.- Proofreading and Revision: - Conducts proofreading and revising of all existing translations into English to ensure accuracy and coherence.- Terminology Management: - Produces term banks and glossaries to standardize and enhance the consistency of translations within the Institute.- Speech Drafting and Editing: - Drafts, translates, or edits speeches for high-ranking officials, including the General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Directors.- Interpretation: - Provides interpretation services whenever required.- Document Security: - Ensures the security of all translated documents and facilitates their distribution as needed.Key Achievements- Pioneering Role: As the first-ever translator at AIPM, played a crucial role in establishing and streamlining the translation process.- Leadership Role: Appointed as the inaugural Head of the Translation Service in 2013, overseeing junior staff and interns.- Versatile Translation: Translated a significant portion (50%) of the Institute's coursework, spanning diverse subjects such as law, management, leadership, public finance, and political science.- Anti-Corruption Unit Membership: Appointed as a member of the Anti-Corruption Unit in 2016, showcasing commitment to organizational integrity. Show less

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  African Insurance Organisation

  Jan 2013 - now

  Freelance Translator

  Key Achievements: - Translation Excellence: Ensured accurate translation of official documents into English.- Interpretation: Provided interpretation services during conferences and seminars organized by the AIO.- Quality Assurance: Revised internal documents prepared by AIO staff, maintaining a high standard of quality.

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  Lake Chad Basin Commission

  May 2018 - now

  Translator - Interpreter

  - Translation Management: - Translates all documents, including mission reports and summary reports, from French into English, adhering to the self-revising principle. - Ensures a high standard of accuracy, consistency, cohesion, coherence, and faithfulness to the source language, covering various issues such as environmental, political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific, security, diplomatic, and technical matters.- Bilingual Translation: - Translates, if applicable, from English into French, with the condition that all projects are revised by a native French-speaking translator at the Translation Unit.- Revision and Quality Assurance: - Revises translated material prepared by other employees and contractors to ensure compliance with set standards for order, clarity, conciseness, cohesion, coherence, semantics, syntax, nuance, style, and terminology.- Terminology Management: - Prepares new legal, technical, and scientific glossaries in various domains addressed by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC).- Consultation and Knowledge Retention: - Consults with experts in specialized areas, retaining and developing specialist knowledge in those domains.- Coaching and Training: - Coaches trainee translators at the Translation Unit, contributing to the development of their skills.- Quality Control: - Revises all English translation projects done by French-speaking translators at the Translation Unit before submission.- Adaptable Duties: - Performs any other related duties as required, showcasing adaptability and versatility in handling additional responsibilities as needed. Show less

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  African Court on Human and Peoples'​ Rights

  Jan 2023 - now

  Freelance Translator