Translator/ Assistant – The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) Retour vers les opportunités

Title:  Translator/ Assistant

Base: Tunis, Tunisia

Description: The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) is seeking a Tunis-based Translator/ Assistant for a short term (4 months). The position will support the implementation of Taking the Lead project 

Reporting to: Senior Programs Officer 

Type of Contract: Short term consultancy 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide simultaneous interpretation (Arabic/English) French is plus as needed;
• Provide written translation (Arabic/English) French is plus of various documents related to the project on a wide range of technical and programmatic topics;
• Provide written translation of various finance documents including invoices, quotations;
• Translate sensitive documents, correspondence and press articles from and to English;
• Summarize, in English, documents related the project published in Arabic;
• Provide administrative and logistics support to the team;
• Perform other tasks as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in English or Translation;
• Full Proficiency in English and Standard Arabic (oral and written) French is plus ;
• One-three years of relevant experience in a similar position and previous experience working with a non-governmental organization is an asset;
• Tact, discretion and strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work effectively to meet goals in a deadline-driven environment;
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention even under pressure;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people;
• Proficiency in use of computer programs such as Word as well as internet search engines.