Interpreter/Translator (English-Arabic) - Baghdad

Context/Reporting line:

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.