Translator-Islamic Relief عودة إلى الفرص

: Translator
: Volunteer
: Communication Unit
: 1 Year renewable
: Tunis Office
: Public Relations Coordinator
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Islamic Relief has been operating in Tunisia since 2011 primarily as a response to the influx of refugees during the Libya Crisis. Since registering the Tunisia office in 2012, Islamic Relief Tunisia has provided humanitarian services to over 15,000 people. IRT is mainly focusing on implementing projects in education, health, WASH, livelihood, food security and child welfare as well as supporting capacity building of local humanitarian / aid associations.

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The Communications unit is responsible for the marketing, brand and acting as the global voice for Islamic Relief Tunisia (IRT). It is designed to support the Islamic Relief Family – as well as its global partner offices and Islamic Relief Worldwide, the global IR secretariat in – by collecting, coordinating and delivers compelling content and relevant written messaging around the globe. The division leverages digital platforms, public relations and the media, all in line with IRW’s vision, mission and strategy to boost our reputation and awareness of our work in Tunisia and globally.

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The main role of the translator is providing extensive support to the Communications Unit by translating text and audio from one language to one or more others (mainly from Arabic to English or English to Arabic).

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• Convert text and audio recordings from one language to one or more others (mainly from Arabic to English or English to Arabic).
• Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone
• Prepare subtitles for videos and online presentations
• Cross-reference specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check quality of translation
• Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy
• Follow up with other departments to ensure translation meets their needs
• Edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g. font and structure)
• Network with field experts to stay current on new translation tools and practices
• Help improve production efficiency and workflow
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with colleagues
• Perform other various tasks delegated or assigned by the supervisor.

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The main role of the translator is providing extensive support to the Communications Unit by translating text and audio from one language to one or more others.

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his/her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic Relief values and key organisational principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff.

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The employee holding this job must expect that his / her performance will be measured in part against the standard set forth in his/her JD. However, the JD is subject to revision to further the consistent with positions level of responsibilities may be necessary to fulfil IR objective in the country.

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Tunis is the employee duty station.
The employee may be required to perform assignments after his/her working hours and on holidays beside field trips to field offices.

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding of Islamic Relief’s values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief World wide’s vision and mission.

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• The candidate must be registered with the employment office
• The candidate must have a university degree in Translation, interpreting or similar field
• The candidate must be entitled to a contract of internship for the voluntary civil service program

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Fluency in Arabic, English and French.

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• Proven work experience as a Translator, Interpreter, or similar role
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
• Good knowledge of content editing tools
• Familiarity with translation software
• Sound understanding of development and humanitarian work at an international level; knowledge of the global humanitarian and development area and sensitive to the complexities in working with wide and diverse NGOs
• Understands the different stakeholders that IR communicates with
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good team-working skills with an ability to work in a collaborative manner with all departments
• Results focused and self-motivated.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Committed to gender equality
• Ability to understand the needs of IRT’s target communities across the country
•Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive and with the ability to take initiative
• Good computer skills and able to learn/understand new systems/applications

• Flexible & Patient
• Able to work on his/her own initiative as well as a part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Culturally sensitive

• Energetic and able to operate in different situations.

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• Previous NGO experience.
• Demonstrates the flexibility and energy that is required for a high level of self-management and awareness
• Familiarity with the Millennium Development Goals, Sphere Standards, Do no harm principles, Red-Cross/Red-crescent Code of Conduct, Child protection.