reference (2025/INT/20)
The Interpreter is to support Non-Speaking Arabic personnel in the field or office with translation services. The Interpreter must keep all the data confidential and share it only with the designated persons.
The Interpreter reports to the Technical Field Manager (TFM) or Chief of Operations (CoO), where he/she will work as part of a team and contributes to the Translation of conversations, written material and assist/help the team when and where required in the field or office.
Core Duties
- Written translation of documents from Arabic into English and vice versa.
- Translation/interpretation from Arabic into English and vice versa between staff and beneficiaries, trainings and meetings.
- Supporting HI's employees with translation and interpretation during external meetings with local authorities, local organisation and local partners.
- Supporting HI's employees with translation and interpretation during field visits.
Other Responsibilities and Duties
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the TFM or CoO in the interest of Humanity & Inclusion (HI) Operations.
Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in English Literature or a higher qualification in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or a related field.
Professional Experience:
- A minimum of three years’ experience in interpretation, ideally within Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) or Risk Education settings.
- Demonstrated experience in technical translation relevant to HMA is considered an asset.
- Previous engagement with international NGOs or in high-risk operational environments is strongly preferred.
Professional & Personal skills required:
- Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken (mandatory).
- Strong technical vocabulary in medical and humanitarian mine action terminology.
- Ability to interpret and translate sensitive and life-saving information accurately and clearly.
- Excellent communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- High level of confidentiality, professional ethics, and attention to detail.
- Capacity to work under pressure and adapt to field conditions.
- Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and supporting risk education efforts.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from Females and persons with disabilities
The position is based in: the duty station is not defined yet, but could be Hama or Idlib.
Start date: will be identified upon donor confirmation.
Basic salary for the position: according to HI salary scale.
Closing date: Applications will be accepted until 04:30 PM at the end of working hours on 13 November 2025.
- Interested applicants must send their updated CV to (Recruitment.ns@sr.hi.org) mentioning the job reference (2025/INT/20) in the subject line (Any application that does not mention the job reference code in the subject line of the email will not be considered).
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.
- Applications must be submitted in English; Arabic submissions will not be considered.
- Applications without the exact job reference mentioned in the subject line will be disregarded during the filtering process.
- CVs must be attached directly to the email; submissions via external links will not be accepted.
- CVs must be named explicitly with the applicant’s full name to ensure proper identification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The recruitment process may commence prior to the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
- Your CV must contain 2 or 3 professional references. These should be individuals from your current or previous employment who can speak to your skills, experience, and work ethic. Ensure you have their names, titles, organizations, and contact information (phone number and/or email address) clearly listed in your CV.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. HI also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
نصيحة لحمايتك
ننصح بقراءة طريقة التقديم بعناية و التقيد بتعليمات التقدم للوظائف و المناقصات.