Project Interpreter/Translator
Description:
The purpose of this project is to improve Government of Lebanon capacity for emergency preparedness and crisis response (for both man-made crises and natural disasters), in particular CBRN incidents.
Responsibilities:
- Translating messages, legal documents, and all project related documents, with careful attention to providing proper context, meaning and technical wording;
- Compiling helpful information into a glossary for regular reference in the translation process;
- Verifying, proofreading and editing external translations to guarantee that the final product is consistent with the original message;
- Interpretation in meetings with beneficiaries from different security agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations;
- Consecutive interpretation during technical trainings in the field;
- Simultaneous interpretation in high-level meetings and events;
- Drafting reports of meetings;
- Assessing how to present interpreted data;
- Discussing translation requirements with clients;
- Identifying and resolving conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors;
Assist the Project Manager in daily tasks of management including:
- Daily implementation of project activities;
- Liaison with the experts and beneficiaries and mobilization of short term expertise;
- Organization of events, meetings, workshops etc.;
Qualifications and profile:
- Master’s degree in Interpretation/Translation
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of interpretation
- Ability to work under stress
- Proved interest in the cooperation and development field;
- Ability to interact with people and establish good relationships;
- Perfect oral and drafting skills in English and Arabic; French and Italian are a strong asset;
- Capacity to work within a team;
- Capacity to take initiative;
- Computer skills MS Office (Excel Word Power Point), Internet, and database;
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
Last modified:
27 Dec, 2018
Intervention Sector(s):
Training & Capacity Building
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
N/A
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1500 to 2000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Very Good
Country/City:
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- Beirut