Job Description
Translator Assistant
| Position: |
Translator Assistant |
| Department/Project/Country: |
Humanitarian Disarmament / 121 / Somalia |
| Project number: |
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| Duty station: |
Garowe, Somalia |
| Last revised: |
01-02-2021 |
| Immediate Superior: |
Operations Manager |
| Shall report to: |
Operations Manager |
| General responsibilities: |
- Reads through or listens to material in English language, ascertains understanding of the meaning and context of that material, and converts it into a Somali language, making sure to preserve the original meaning.
- Translates the operation training material / document to the Somali language.
- Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone
- Cross-reference specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check the quality of translation
- Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy
- Follow up with internal team members to ensure translation meets their needs
- Edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g. font and structure)
- Follows up with Operation line of management to ensure satisfaction and understanding
- Uses highly software to encourage efficiency and consistency
- Network with field experts to stay current on new translation tools and practices
- Translates a variety of documents including Admin/HR, Logistics, Educational documents, and materials.
- Network with field experts to stay current on new translation tools and practices
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| Required qualifications: |
- Proven work experience as a Translator, Interpreter, or similar role
- Fluency in English in addition to your native language
- Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
- Good knowledge of content editing tools
- Familiarity with translation software
- Time-management skills
- BSc in Translation, Interpreting or similar field
- Additional certification in Linguistics is a plus
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| Additional considerations: |
| The holder of the position is to abide by the policies set by the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and to represent the organization in a loyal and responsible manner. |
How to apply
All interested applicant should be directed their Cover Letter and CV to Human Resource Department by this email address HRsomalia@npaid.org the closing date will be 28th February 2021
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply
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