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  1. About the Foundation

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Foundation works in partnership with governments, policymakers, private enterprises, civil society organizations, and development partners to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners while advancing African perspectives through global policy platforms. These missions are supported by dynamic communications and administrative teams that amplify the Foundation’s impact.

This call for interpretation services is launched to further enlarge our pool of interpreters as we prepare to address increasing interpretation demand during our planned activities in 2027.

  1. Eligibility conditions
  1. For individual interpreters:

Interpreters are expected to be English and/or French natives, with tested proficiency in both languages, be widely read or have a good mastery of technical terms of a variety of thematic ranging from health, governance, economic, climate change which are the Foundation’s core subject matters. A previous interpretation experience in any of the focus areas would be considered an added advantage.

  1. For organizations :

Organizations should provide proofs of available interpreters with similar profile as described above or be able to mobilize such upon request, for interpretation services. They are responsible for coordinating their interpreters and providing them with needed technical equipment or devices as well as information resources to facilitate their work, while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

They should also be able to supply interpretation booth rentals services for as many as the service or event may require. Once integrated in the Foundation’s interpretation service pool, the submit invoices upon request for individual events. The most competitive tender is awarded the contract.

The organization is also required to be compliant with the taxation office

  1. Application Instructions

Interested applicants should complete the ONLINE application form no later than December 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (GMT+1). No paper version for this application will be accepted. If you have any questions, please, contact us at [email protected]

  1. Responsibilities

Interpreter is expected to report at the Foundation’s Office on the event day or at the venue of the event (when the event is hosted onsite) at least 30 minutes before the start of the event. A concept note, discussion guides and event program will be sent to the interpreter up-front so he/she anticipates on the production of a glossary to be submitted to the Head of Communication Department prior to the event. Interpretation facilities such as internet, headsets or lap tops shall be provided by default by the Foundation in case the interpreter or his/her organization fails to provide one, subject to a daily billing rate.

6.2 Education

Interpreters should minimally hold a Degree in Social Science, Bilingual Letters (English and French) or in Interpretation. The interpreter mush establish his proficiency in the target language.

6.3 Application procedure

All application are submitted through our portal ALONE and comprise of the following documents:

6.3.1. For individual professionals

  • Valid Tax Identification Number (NIU)
  • Updated CV/resume
  • Price List or Catalogue of services / products
  • Portfolio or sample work (where relevant)
  • At least two references from clients/employers
  • Physical address and contact details
  • Bank Account or mobile account details (MoMo or OM)

6.3.2. For organizations

  1. For Companies/Organizations:
  • Business Registration Certificate or Tax Payer Card
  • Tax Identification Number / Taxpayer Registration
  • Attestation of Fiscal Compliance (if applicable)
  • Detailed Quotation for services, including booth rental (with breakdown of daily unit costs)
  • Portfolio or samples of similar past work
  • At least two references from previous clients
  • Evidence of past performance (contracts, invoices, reports, appreciation letters)
  • Physical business address and contact details
  • Bank Account Details

Submission deadline: December 10, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (GMT+1)