Interpreter and translator/assistant

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Lausanne) a Swiss-based international non governmental
organisation dedicated to children’ assistance and protection, is looking for an experienced

 

Position: Interpreter and translator/assistant
Location: Gaza Office
Duration: 6 months

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The interpreter and translator/assistant will be responsible for:

-Assisting the Mental health and Psychosocial Support Technical Unit (MHPSS TU) Coordinator
in all her tasks and duties, including support in organizing and facilitating workshops/meetings/
conferences and trainings;
-Participating in all program meetings and ensuring all oral and written translations as needed;
-Typing workshops/meeting minutes and reports;
-Assisting in the preparation and formal reporting requirements of project activities and actions,
as required by project objectives;
-Helping the MHPSS TU Coordinators to set up appointments with Arabic speaking interlocutors.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCES:

-University degree in interpretation and translation, and/or English literature
-Minimum of 3 years relevant professional work experience at executive level in NGO environment
(program field)
-Simultaneous interpretation skill a plus
-Experience in reporting and capitalization
-Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point and other).
- Excellent writing and reporting skills
- Fluency in English, Arabic as mother tongue

PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED:

-Strong skills in external representation and communication
-Ability to be flexible and work within a team
-Strong organisational skills
-Representing Terre des hommes with professionalism, honesty and commitment in external meetings and field visits
-Committed to respect the Terre des hommes Child Protection Policy and principles of Child
Protection.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

-Send your CV and one page cover letter and three references by e-mail: [email protected]
-Deadline for receiving applications is Thursday 24th of December 2009
-Only a short list of candidates will be contacted

Terre des Homme has a child protection policy for each employee must approve before recruitment.