Translator

Job Title:                                           Translator

Function:                                           Translation

Duty Station:                                    Erbil with occasional deployment to field sites

Line Management Responsibility:  None

ABOUT US

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve. Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection, and inter-communal violence reduction.

SCOPE OF THE WORK

The objective of this position is to provide translation and interpretation services to support NP Iraq. They will translate from English to Arabic/Kurdish and Arabic/Kurdish to English documents produced by field teams including daily activity reports, conflict and context analysis reports, facilitation guides and manuals, and other written material produced by both field teams and Erbil-based staff. Additionally, they will interpret to enhance communications between staff members at NP, for example during meetings, as well as NP with communities in Iraq and key stakeholders. This includes providing information about programmatic activities to a range of audiences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Translation and Interpretation:

• Provide translation of documents from English to Arabic or Kurdish, and Arabic or Kurdish to English according to needs. Examples of documents may include:

  • Daily field activity reports, conflict and context analysis reports, facilitation guides, and manuals
  • Assessments, surveys, and qualitative interview question guides
  • Official request letters to the Government of Iraq
  • HR related documents
  • Emails to NP staff
  • Consecutive face-to-face and remote interpretation during staff meetings, training, and discussion & analysis sessions

• Perform efficient and accurate translation during team meetings, bi-lateral meetings, multi-lateral meetings, etc., including one-to-one and group settings

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of translated documents before submission by reviewing meaning, grammar, and syntax

• Edit and proof-read texts to ensure the accuracy of the terms and terminology used in the documents.

• Perform any other work duties reasonably assigned by the translator’s line manager.

• Ensure translated files are properly stored and assure adherence to the highest level of confidentiality.

• Provide necessary support to organize events and/or meetings requiring simultaneous translation

2. Commitment to NP Principles

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mandate and principles
• Maintain a positive image of the organization full-time while communicating with external actors, staff or operating in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in working as a translator and interpreter, preferably with an international NGO.
• Proven skills in translation and interpretation from Arabic into English and vice versa
• Native knowledge of the Arabic language with excellent writing capacities are essential
• Excellent English language abilities (both verbal and written) essential
• Preference is given to applicants who also have excellent knowledge and translation ability in the Kurdish language – with a focus on the Sorani accent.
• University degree in translation/ linguistics or administration preferred.

Language and Other Skills

• Possession of independent Judgment/Analytical skills
• Ability to set priorities and solve problems
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate fluently with different stakeholders – with a focus on project staff, local communities, donors, civil society, or government authorities Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and work within a team
• Solutions-focused, creative problem solver
• Ability to adjust to difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
• Excellent level of written and spoken English and Arabic languages
• Desired fluency in Kurdish
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook email

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to send CV (max. 2 pages) and a cover letter (max. 1 page). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is 1st May 2023.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Candidates may be identified before the closing
• Only nationals from Iraq will be considered for the position.
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment before participating in an interview.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, people in communities we serve, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.

NO FEE

PLEASE BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS. NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR ASK FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, MEETING, TRAVELING, PROCESSING TRAINING, ETC). NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE WILL NOT REQUEST INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.