Translator intern

LOGI is an independent non-governmental organization based in Beirut that promotes the transparent and sound management of Lebanon’s oil and gas resources. It aims to develop a network of Lebanese experts in the global energy industry and provide them with a platform to educate Lebanese policy makers as well as Lebanese citizens on the key decisions facing the oil and gas industry. It focuses on public awareness, policy development, advocacy, and capacity building to help Lebanon maximize the economic and social benefits of its oil and gas wealth – and avoid the resource curse. LOGI is the first and only Lebanese NGO member of Publish What You Pay (PWYP).

The translator will be required to:

1. Translate a variety of documents (from English to Arabic and from Arabic into English), including reports, articles, legal documents, blog posts, live tweets and documentation cases, while making sure that the original meaning and context are preserved.  
2. Participate in meetings with the communications team.
3. Proofread and edit final translated version.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 1. BA in journalism, translation, or last year university student majoring in translation.
• 2. Must be fluent in Arabic, French and English.
• 3. Research and writing experience.
• 4. Experience using social media in a professional capacity (Twitter, Facebook, etc.).
• 5. Possess basic computer skills.