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Under the general guidance of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the overall supervision of the PVE Programme Manager, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Technical Coordinator-PVE Programme Officer, the Translator will provide translation services to the PVE Program. Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Provide Arabic-to-English and English-to-Arabic translation services to the program team, ensuring high-quality standards of translation.
2. Review Arabic and English documents and provide line-editing and revision.
3. As needed, review translated documents and provide written feedback.
4. As needed, transcribe, and Translate audio files.
5. As needed, hold training sessions for staff members on effective written communication in Arabic and English to build staff capacity.
6. Carry out other tasks relevant to translation as needed.
7. Convert dialogue and convey the intent of the original speaker, understanding that many idioms and slang terms do not translate exactly between languages.
8. Submit translations to appropriate management for review as needed.
9. Providing parties with clear and exact translations of written materials, and interpretations of verbal communication.
10. Providing interpretations of questions, answers, statements, arguments, explanations, and other forms of verbal communication.
11. Imparting thought, purpose, spirit, emotions and tone of speakers from source language into target language.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in linguistic or translation field from an accredited academic university with 4 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields with 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Background in Social Sciences, stabilization, and development, journalism, project management, or relevant professional experience in research and writing.
• Background in social sciences, peace studies, and/or governance
• Strong background working with Government agencies.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Behavioral Competencies

• Work prioritization and ability to multitask.
• Shares knowledge and experience.
• Positive, constructive attitude.
• Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in a politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.
• Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.
• Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.

• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20230412075237/dc4KSRN1twEHa8APmYuDB6z0M

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.