Interpreter / Junior Translator (full time)

- Translate documents from Arabic to English and vice versa, as required

- Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials

- Revise documents for the field (activities materials), for the Headquarters, and for the donors

- Assist in the production of PowerPoint presentations, posters, tables, graphs, and visual aids    

- Check the translation of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout the translation, and update in-house lexicons and editorial lines as required    

- Provide consecutive and simultaneous translation during meetings, trainings, etc. as required

- Perform various assigned duties to balance workload

- Conduct research and find information related to translation work, upon request

- Register and treat information (general and specific) accurately and with confidentiality    

- Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information

- Assist in creating linguistic and translation-related guides and databases

 Requirements and Qualifications:

- University degree in translation from an accredited academic institution

- Masters in interpretation is an asset

- A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in translation and interpretation

- Ability to translate accurately from Arabic into English and vice versa    

- Ability to interpret (consecutively and simultaneously) from Arabic into English and vice versa

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic

- Strong organisational and analytical skills

- Attention to detail

- Proficiency in common computer applications, including Microsoft Office software

- Good basic research skills (pertaining to translation)

- Proficiency in SDL Trados is an asset

- Positive and professional attitude, including ability to work well in a team setting

- Strong ability to plan and organise work, meet deadlines, prioritise work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail

- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

- Previous experience working with CSO and/or NGO is an asset