Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Translation And Interpretation Profile
Confirmation
References
Work Profile
Personal Information
Timeline
Jila Mweemba

Jila Mweemba

Lusaka

Summary

Dynamic language educator with a proven track record at the University of Zambia, excelling in cross-cultural communication and innovative language instruction. Expert in translation techniques, I engage students through technology and immersive activities, fostering a passion for language learning, translation and interpreting and culture diversity while enhancing their critical thinking skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Qualification Evaluator (Translation Studies)

Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
03.2021
  • Assisted in developing content for translation and interpreting courses for colleges offering diploma and degree programmes.

Setter of Junior Secondary Teachers Diploma Examinations (French)

Examination Council of Zambia
04.2019

Member of the panel setting Junior Secondary Teachers Examination (French) for the Examination Council of Zambia.

Lecturer of French

University of Zambia
01.2019 - Current
  • Provided guidance and support services for international students enrolled at institutions where instruction is offered primarily in French.
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
  • Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
  • Participated in professional development activities designed to improve teaching methods for delivering instruction related to the French language.
  • Served on committees responsible for designing curriculum changes regarding instruction related to the French language.
  • Employed interactive learning methods to instruct students in French language and culture.

French/English Interpreter

AUDA -NEPAD
04.2025 - 04.2025

Meeting of Permanent Secretaries on Africa’s Agricultural future

French/English Interpreter

10.2024 - 10.2024

Interpreter for the World Bank during the 2024 Chief Economists of Governments (CEoG) Annual Forum.

English/French Interpreter

World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)
Lusaka
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Company Overview: Food Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
  • Food Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

English/French Interpreter

World Bank
Lusaka
06.2024 - 06.2024

English/French Interpreter

African Minister's Council on Water (AMCOW)
Livingstone
04.2024 - 04.2024

English/French Interpreter

Livingstone
04.2023 - 04.2023

Part-time Instructor of French

Italian Cultural Centre
Lusaka
04.2019 - 10.2022
  • Utilized multimedia technologies such as audio-visual equipment, computers or video projectors when teaching classes.
  • Incorporated current events into lessons in order to engage student interest in real world applications.
  • Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and projects.
  • Maintained accurate records to comply with federal, state and local standards.
  • Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.

English/French Interpreter

Livingstone
09.2022 - 09.2022

English/French Interpreter

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: IITA research Centre
  • IITA research Centre

Paper Presentation

LASU Conference
08.2019 - 08.2019

«Semantic loss in the translation of French titles into English: (Les Soleils Des Indépendances, Une Vie de Boy and Le Vieux Nègre et La Médaille ). » at the Languages Association of Southern African Universities conference (LASU) held at UNZA

English/French Interpreter

Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)
06.2019 - 06.2019

Staff Development Fellow

University of Zambia
07.2016 - 12.2018
  • Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks.
  • Provided help on how to tackle assignments and test preparation strategies to improve study skills.

Paper Presentation

Alliance Francaise de Lusaka
08.2018 - 08.2018

Translation in the light of a Translation theory: cultural and linguistic aspects at stake.

Tutor / Staff Development Fellow in French

University of Zambia
07.2015 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Literature and Languages Department
  • Literature and Languages Department

Member of the Panel Setting Junior Secondary Teachers Examination (French)

Examination Council of Zambia
04.2018 - 04.2018

Exam setter

Exchange Masters Student

Democratic Republic of Congo
11.2014 - 07.2015

Education

Master of Arts - Linguistic Science (French) with Specialisation in Translation

University of Zambia
01.2018

Bachelor of Arts with Education - French Major

University of Zambia
10-2012

Grade Twelve Certificate -

Njase Girls High School
01.2004

Skills

  • Expertise in translation techniques
  • Excellent oral and written English and French
  • Information technology use in language teaching
  • Language instruction
  • Cross-cultural communication

Translation And Interpretation Profile

I am currently Secretary General for the Zambia Association of Conference Interpreters and Translators (ZACIT). From 2018 to date I have translated and interpreted for international organisations such as AUDA- NEPAD African Union Commission, World Organization for Animal Health, IITA (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture) RAERESA (Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa), APUA (Association of Power Utilities of Africa), among others etc. I am also one of the official translators of English to French and vice versa for the University of Zambia in the Department of Languages. Here we attend to all official documents from various Ministries of the Government that require translation of documents by UNZA.

Confirmation

I confirm that the information given here is true.

References

  • Prof. H. Jimaima, Dean - School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zambia, P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Lusaka, +260 977668980
  • Dr. Cheela Chilala, Head of Department, Lecturer-Literature and Languages Department, University of Zambia, P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Lusaka, +260 977 540292
  • Dr. John Lubinda, Lecturer-Literature and Languages Department, University of Zambia, P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Lusaka, +260 971067947

Work Profile

  • University Of Zambia, Lecturer, 10/01/18 - present
  • University Of Zambia, Tutor, 07/01/15 - 10/01/18
  • Government Republic Of Zambia - Kabwe Secondary School, Subject/ Class Teacher, 10/01/13 - 06/30/15

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: ZN662354
  • Date of Birth: 06/10/86
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Zambian

Timeline

French/English Interpreter - AUDA -NEPAD
04.2025 - 04.2025
French/English Interpreter -
10.2024 - 10.2024
English/French Interpreter - World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)
07.2024 - 07.2024
English/French Interpreter - World Bank
06.2024 - 06.2024
English/French Interpreter - African Minister's Council on Water (AMCOW)
04.2024 - 04.2024
English/French Interpreter -
04.2023 - 04.2023
English/French Interpreter -
09.2022 - 09.2022
English/French Interpreter - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
06.2022 - 06.2022
Qualification Evaluator (Translation Studies) - Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
03.2021
Paper Presentation - LASU Conference
08.2019 - 08.2019
English/French Interpreter - Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)
06.2019 - 06.2019
Setter of Junior Secondary Teachers Diploma Examinations (French) - Examination Council of Zambia
04.2019
Part-time Instructor of French - Italian Cultural Centre
04.2019 - 10.2022
Lecturer of French - University of Zambia
01.2019 - Current
Paper Presentation - Alliance Francaise de Lusaka
08.2018 - 08.2018
Member of the Panel Setting Junior Secondary Teachers Examination (French) - Examination Council of Zambia
04.2018 - 04.2018
Staff Development Fellow - University of Zambia
07.2016 - 12.2018
Tutor / Staff Development Fellow in French - University of Zambia
07.2015 - 06.2018
Exchange Masters Student -
11.2014 - 07.2015
University of Zambia - Master of Arts, Linguistic Science (French) with Specialisation in Translation
University of Zambia - Bachelor of Arts with Education, French Major
Njase Girls High School - Grade Twelve Certificate,
Jila Mweemba