GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
To contribute to the multi-sectoral Final Evaluation of HI’s activities implemented towards the most vulnerable
persons affected by the Syrian crisis by providing quality interpretation & translation services to the two Evaluators.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Line manager: External Evaluators
Based in Beirut, Tripoli and Zahlé, under the direct responsibility of the External Evaluators, you will:
Participate in a briefing to get familiar with HI activities
2. Provide quality consecutive interpretation services from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic maintaining
content, context, and style as much as possible
3. Provide quality translation services from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic
4. Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials;
Ethic and professional practice:
- Respect beneficiary confidentiality.
- Respect and promote HI’s Policies
- Address needs and requests in a professional way.
- Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.
- Always interact with children with the presence of their parents or caregivers
General
Demonstrate motivation at work.
Demonstrate organization skills and attention to details
Demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions, capacity building activities…
Participate in the different activities that are common to all team members
Respect each team member’s positions, work, and specialty
Safety and Security:
He/She will follow safety and security rules on-base and will transmit all safety and security information to the Field Security Officer
Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.
THE CANDIDATE’S REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory requirements
Language skills: Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English. Excellent knowledge of French desirable
Education degree: University Degree in Interpretation and Translation
Work experience: 1-3 years work experience as Interpreter preferably on the field with NGOs
Knowledge & skills: Excellent written and oral communications skills; Excellent communication in English and Arabic required; Strong organizational and analytical skill
Assets
Interest:
- Strong motivation to help people in need;
- Understanding of the political situation in the area.
- Willing to travel across all districts in Bekaa.
Transversal skills:
- Well organized and attention to details
- Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience
- Ability to analyse and suggest improvement
- Autonomy, neutrality, hard worker
- Able to manage stress and pressure
CONTRACT CONDITIONS
Period of employment: starting 2/12/2014 till 9/12/2014
Starting date: 2/12/2014
The salary will be defined regarding the HI salary scale on-going.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. Interested candidates may please send their resume with cover letter with the reference “Translator- Beirut”.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
University Degree in Interpretation and Translation
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No