Translator & Admin Assistant (Nationals Only)

Job Title:                                            Translator and Admin Assistant (Nationals Only)

Function:                                            Translation and Administration

Duty Station:                                      Erbil

Administrative Line Manager:          TBC

Line Management Responsibility:    None

Hours per week:                                 20 hours

ABOUT US

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection, and inter-communal violence reduction. 

JOB PURPOSE

The objective of this position is to provide translation and interpretation services to support NP Iraq. They will translate and interpret to enhance communications between staff members at NP, as well as NP with communities in Iraq and key stakeholders. This includes providing information about programmatic activities to a range of audiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commitment to NP Principles

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mandate and principles
• Maintain a positive image of the organization full time while communicating with external actors, staff, or operating in the field.

Translation and Interpretation:

• Translate documents from English and Arabic, and Arabic to English essential (letters, meeting minutes, emails, programmatic reports, messages between staff, etc.).
• Translate documents between English and Kurdish, and vice versa, desired.
• Act as a face-to-face interpreter as well as during telephone calls or other communications between NP staff, the community, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of translated documents before submission.
• Ensure accuracy of the terms and terminology used in the documents.
• Ensure that the translation is written with style, correct grammar, and spelling.
• Participate in the development of material necessary to improve the quality of NP activities.
• Perform any other work duties assigned by the translator’s line manager.

Administration:

• Assist with advertising and tracking of tender processes
• Ensure personnel files are complete and assure adherence to the highest level of confidentiality.
• Main staff contact lists.
• Assist HR and Administration Manager with general support to HR functions.
• Make visits to field teams to provide on-site administrative support if required.
• Provide general support to other departments as requested by Line Manager
• Any other task as reasonably requested by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Minimum 2-year experience in working as a translator and interpreter, preferably with an international NGO.
• Native knowledge of Arabic languages with excellent writing capacities are essential
• Excellent English language abilities (both verbal and written) essential
• Preference is given to applicants who also have excellent knowledge and translation ability in Kurdish languages.
• Proven skills in translation and interpretation from and into English and vice versa
• University degree in translation/ linguistics or administration preferred.

Skills

• Possession of independent Judgment/Analytical skills
• Ability to set priorities and solve problems
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and work within a team
• Solutions focused, creative problem solver
• Ability to adjust to difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
• Fluency in Kurdish with an excellent level of written and spoken English and Arabic languages 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook email

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page) detailing your experience and how you qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 27th October 2021  
  
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment before participating in an interview.
• This position is open to nationals of Iraq only.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, people in communities we serve, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.

NO FEE  

PLEASE BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS. NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR ASK FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, MEETING, TRAVELING, PROCESSING TRAINING, ETC). NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE WILL NOT REQUEST INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.