We are seeking to hire a full-time HR Assistant & Translator to support the Human Resources team in carrying out day-to-day HR operations while also providing English–Arabic translation and interpretation services as needed across various departments. This dual-role position involves various HR responsibilities such as recruitment, staffing, contracts, training, personnel records, payroll, and employee development, alongside providing high-quality, accurate translations of documents, policies, training materials, and during meetings or interviews.
HR Duties:
- Support the HR Manager in the day-to-day running of base HR operations.
- Maintain and update the HR Department’s filing system and ensure all personnel files are complete.
- Provide regular reports to the HR Manager in the agreed format.
- Follow up on all HR tasks assigned by the HR Manager.
Contracts:
- Ensure all staff have up-to-date contracts.
- Notify staff in advance of contract expirations and renewals, and issue the required documentation.
- Ensure all contract terminations are documented and processed properly.
Leave Management:
- Maintain and update the leave plan for all staff.
- Coordinate with line managers to ensure coverage during staff leave.
- Keep records of all approved leave requests (paper and electronic copies).
Other HR Duties:
- Track HR-related developments in the region such as new policy roll-outs.
- Inform the HR Manager of any personnel issues.
- Ensure all staff have valid GOAL ID cards.
- Ensure that all employee files are current and complete.
Translation Duties:
- Provide high-quality written translation of documents from Arabic to English and vice versa, including but not limited to HR documents, official correspondence, reports, training materials, and policies across various departments.
- Offer oral interpretation during meetings, interviews, trainings, and other organizational events as needed, whether related to HR or other departments.
- Ensure that all translated content is accurate, contextually appropriate, and aligned with GOAL’s terminology and tone.
- Support translation needs for other departments upon request, helping facilitate effective communication between Arabic and English-speaking staff.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times while handling sensitive or internal documents.
- Bachelor's degree in English Language or Translation.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in translation (Arabic ↔ English) in humanitarian NGOs.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Human Resources (administration, recruitment, personnel files, etc.) in humanitarian NGOs.
- At least one completed training course in Human Resources.
- Strong written and spoken English and Arabic. (to be assessed in the technical test)
- Proven ability to translate technical, HR, legal, or official documents with accuracy. (to be assessed in the technical test)
- Previous experience in simultaneous or consecutive interpretation in meetings or training sessions. (to be assessed in the technical interview)
Requirements (desired):
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise varied tasks.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Flexible, creative, and able to resolve issues and identify solutions.
- Attend a training in any HR filed.
Interested? Then apply for this position via clicking on the "apply now" button and fill out the application form. All applicants must send a Cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GOAL has the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with GOAL at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is 17 Augusts 2025 however, you are encouraged to apply immediately as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position before the advertisement’s closing date if a suitable candidate/s is identified.
Please note that GOAL does not charge a fee of any kind or any other financial obligation at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, induction) or other fees, or request information on applicants’ bank accounts. GOAL does not work with intermediary institutions and individuals or employment agencies during the recruitment process. If any fee or payment is requested from you at the application or any stage of the recruitment process, please do not respond.
GOAL does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy, errors or omissions of any of the information contained in translated advertisements by an independent party on other sites or through other channels.
نصيحة لحمايتك
ننصح بقراءة طريقة التقديم بعناية و التقيد بتعليمات التقدم للوظائف و المناقصات.