Arabic Volunteer Translator

TITLE     Arabic Volunteer Translator PROGRAMME      Language Resource Centre, Campaigns & Communications Directorate VOLUNTEER PURPOSE     To contribute and assist the in-house translation team in maintaining and optimizing the Arabic Translation Unit's terminology database with training from the relevant teams. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Reporting to                  MENA Language and Production Coordinator Posts this job manages   N/A Other key relationships   The other translators who are part of the language team;  other translators in other language teams, the Head of LRC Operations and the Head of Translation, MENA researchers and management team. TASK LIST Contribute to the maintenance and updating of the Arabic terminology database through: Using Amnesty International’s outputs in English and Arabic to identify the equivalents for terminology and words used; Carrying out documentary and linguistic research and identifying relevant background material and appropriate terminology to feed the terminology database, following the guidelines of colleagues in the Arabic Translation Unit; Researching legal, technical and scientific phraseology to find the correct translation; Provide support with other minor administrative tasks when advised.   SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Skills & Experience Native Arabic speaker and excellent knowledge in English required Demonstrable computer literacy skills and fluency with Office software and Internet communication tools. Academic background in languages and/or translation Knowledge of Computer Aided Translation and Terminology tools Accuracy and attention to detail Willingness to undertake administrative tasks Good inter-personal and communication skills Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds. Desirable Skills Interest in Amnesty International’s work Experience with and/or interest in web platforms Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Middle East and North Africa     EQUALITY STATEMENT Equality and diversity is at the core of our values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with Amnesty International’s principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.