Translator

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: To facilitate the communication and work within Mercy Corps and Mercy Corps partners.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The job will be divided as 70% for translation and 30% interpretation. Full command of written and spoken English, Arabic & French. Responsible for the interpretation/translation of Arabic to English and English to Arabic narration and vice versa. Travel as interpreter with expatriate staff as and when required. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission. Other duties as assigned.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Travel & Admin Manager WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Programs and Finance   KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Advance knowledge of written and spoken English is essential; Ability to translate letters, reports and meetings as required; Proven ability to provide oral and written translation from Arabic to English and English to Arabic narration and vice versa;   SUCCESS FACTORS:   The successful Translator/Interpreter will combine theoretical and practical skills and experience in translation. S/he will have to remain professional at all time and keep a high level of confidentiality when it comes to sensitive documents.