Summary:
IWPR is seeking an Arabic to English translator to handle the overall translation and editing responsibilities within the Digital Security Program.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Translating documents from Arabic into English and vice-versa; (including but not limited to training materials, monitoring and evaluation documents, articles and blogs on digital security.
Researching technical and scientific phraseology to find the correct translation;
Consulting with technical program staff for details as required;
Liaising with staff editors to discuss any unclear points and fact-checking when necessary;
Providing IWPR with grammatically correct, well-expressed final version of the translated text, as word-processed document;
Using the internet and email as research tools throughout the translation process;
Proofreading and editing final translated versions as required;
Working closely with staff editors to ensure final published documents retain articles’ original meaning;
Prioritizing work to meet strict deadlines;
Supplying subtitles for videos as required;
Performing other translation tasks as may be required by IWPR from time to time.
Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English;
Experience providing professional translation services;
Ability to deliver targets to set deadlines;
Legally Authorized to work in Lebanon.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Consultancy
Application Submission Guidelines
Send cover letter and CV to jobs@iwpr.net with “Digital Security Translator, Lebanon” in the subject line, by January 25, 2017.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
French
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No