Open Vacancy: Translator
The Knowledge Workshop is looking to hire translators to work on its upcoming publications and resources. The translators are expected to translate texts from English to Arabic.
The Knowledge Workshop (KW) is a feminist organization founded in 2015, an ongoing workshop for (re)searching women’s stories and histories, and for creating and making accessible feminist resources in Lebanon.
Expected timeframe for this position: November 2020-February 2021.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have:
- At least a BA in translation (or equivalent experience)
- No less than two years of experience in the field of translation
- Familiarity with feminist writings in Arabic, and general knowledge of feminism
- Residency in Lebanon is important for this position, although a Lebanese nationality is not required.
Intervention Sectors
Gender issues
Research & Studies
Women Status & Issues
Location
- Lebanon
- Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Part Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Application Process:
To apply, send us an email to events@alwarsha.org with the following:
- A detailed CV that includes a list of previous translated papers
- A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining your relevant experiences, and why you are interested in this position
- A quotation for translating a 20 page text within one week
- A sample of an essay that you have translated in the last two years
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
1 to 2 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No