Translator-Belady عودة إلى الفرص

Position Title: Translator

Form of employment: Full-Time Contract

Starting Date: Feb 1, 2023

Duration: One year with the possibility of renewal

Location: Tunis, Tunisia

Background 

Belady – an Island for Humanity, is a human rights organization that advocates for civil and political rights and aims at promoting transparency and accountability and curbing violations. Belady is hiring a translator to translate Belady’s written and audio-visual materials.

Role & Responsibilities

– Translating Belady’s internal documents as requested from Arabic to English and vice versa. 

– Reviewing and proofreading Belady’s knowledge materials (research, briefing papers, studies, etc.).

– Translating and reviewing audio/video and other advocacy materials to write/transcribe information with a high degree of accuracy.

– Ensuring consistency and coherence of terminology in the knowledge and advocacy materials and documents of Belady in collaboration with the members of Belady’s data collection and research departments. 

– Prioritizing translation and editing responsibilities following the deadlines and the calendar of the three country offices.

– Assisting Belady members and staff with other administrative or projected related tasks.

Required Qualifications 

1. Advanced degree in translation or related academic fields.
2. At least two years of demonstrated work experience.
3. Fluency in Arabic and English; Egyptian dialect and French are an asset.
4. Computer Literacy.
5. Familiarity with laws and human rights is highly preferred.
6. Teamwork and Cooperation.