Translator

Translator: Job Title

Office Manager : Line Manager

None : Job title of subordinates:

Management : Department

Job Purpose

To provide the translation of documents and interpretation from Arabic to Turkish and vice versa, and to provide the translation during meetings with external parties.

Responsibilities

· Provide high-quality translation from Arabic to Turkish and vice versa of correspondence and official documents.

· Edit and review translated materials to ensure accuracy.

· Provide high quality and accurate interpretation during meetings and workshops.

· Translate project documents and agreements with donors to the Turkish language.

· Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Note: the above-mentioned responsibilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational chart.

Qualification (Education/Work Experience)

A. Essential:

• Institute degree.
• 2 years’ experience in the translation field.
• Very good level of Arabic and Turkish language.

B. Desirable:

• University degree.
• 3 years’ experience in the translation field.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Core & Managerial Competencies & Technical

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Creativity
• Stakeholders Orientation
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organizing
• Accountability
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Technological Awareness.

Technical Competencies:

• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, email and internet).
• Experience in editing and proofreading.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Knowledge of Turkish official and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of disaster-related terminology in the Turkish language.