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Standard function description:
- Carries out verbal and written translations from English into Arabic and vice-versa
- Reviews/checks translations/ correspondence and performs advanced editing tasks
JOB DESCRIPTION :
- Translation: translates specialized ICRC texts from English into Arabic and vice versa for various ICRC departments, including the management, according to need. Support all departments in the translation of institutional documents, including legal agreements and contracts. According to professional ethics, the chief translator guarantees a high quality in all these tasks and takes into account the ICRC glossary of terms and the style manual. Provide interpretation support to the HOD and DHoD whenever needed.
- Revision: revises texts translated from English into Arabic and vice versa upon request by other departments, including the HOD’s office, to ensure high quality according to ICRC standards.
- Participation and interpretation in events: interpret (consecutive) from English into Arabic and vice-versa for the HOD and other staff during meetings, on request. Ability to ensure simultaneous translation (conferences, workshops and seminars), an advantage
- Provide translated executive summaries of documents upon request.
OFFICE ACTIVITIES
- Administration/Finance: The chief translator ensures that necessary administrative work is implemented on time. S/he knows, applies and complies with all work-related administrative procedures (time reporting, assignment contracts for external translators, ROs etc).
- Reporting: The translator participates in weekly, quarterly, biannual and ad-hoc reports as required.
- Treatment of information: S/he registers and treats information accurately and confidentially, and saves important messages, documents and materials of interest to the ICRC in the electronic archive.
3. SUPPORT TO THE DELEGATION
- S/he participates actively in delegation meetings relevant to her/his work.
GENERAL DUTIES
The translator understands the three components of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
S/he applies the security rules at all times.
The translator respects and observes the ICRC Jordan staff regulations and procedures.
S/he knows how to use the messaging system and the software used by the ICRC.
The translator applies IT regulations and procedures.
S/he is aware of activities of other departments and maintains regular contacts with them.
The translator may be asked to perform duties and tasks not covered in this job description, and to provide support to other departments when needed.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2017-06-04 |
| Job Location: | Amman, Jordan |
| Job Role: | Translation |
| Company Industry: | Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit |
| Monthly Salary: | US $2,000 |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
| Nationality: | Jordan |
| Degree: | Bachelor's degree |
