THE ORGANISATION:
Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI - Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
For further information about the association: www.hi.org
Under the management of the Health and Inclusion Project Manager, the Translator/Interpreter will provide interpretation/translation services for the Health Project components, mainly in the field of physical and functional rehabilitation, within Hama, Idlib and Aleppo Governorate assisting HI Technical Staff. According to the position, the interpreter/Translator must keep all the data confidential, and share it only with the designated persons. Should the employee not comply with these rules, he/she will be charged with serious professional misconduct. Missions / Responsibilities 1. Responsibility 1: TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS · Translate official documents related to the health and inclusion department from Arabic into English and vice versa. · Roles: o Translate technical documents including clinical/technical forms, case studies, information, education and communication materials, etc. as instructed by specialists and technical officers. o Translate training materials such as presentations, manuals, handouts, competency checklists, and pre/post-training tests. o Translate protocols, SOPs, clinical guidelines, quality standards, and management tools o Maintain a glossary of P&O and rehabilitation terminology (Arabic–English) and apply it consistently across all documents. The glossary should be regularly updated to respective specialists and technical officers. o Proofread and check translations for accuracy and formatting, and confirm technical terms with the respective technical officers. o Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information at all times o Keep translated documents organized, version-controlled, and filed according to HI's document management procedures o Meet agreed deadlines and flag in advance if volume or complexity may cause delays
2. Responsibility 2: INTERPRETATION FOR THERAPY SESSIONS ANDTRAININGS · Provide interpretation between Arabic and English during health activities, staff-beneficiary interactions, trainings, and meetings. · Roles: o Provide consecutive interpretation during theoretical sessions, practical workshops, and hands-on clinical training for participants of the trainings organized by respective technical trainers. o Interpret during patient assessments, gait analysis, fitting, alignment, and device delivery sessions, and during practical demonstrations in the workshop. o Prepare for each training by reviewing materials and terminology beforehand. Cross-check with respective technical officers, when and wherever necessary. o Support facilitation by clarifying questions, checking participant understanding, and flagging cultural or linguistic misunderstandings to the trainer. o Interpret during staff–beneficiary interactions, including patient counseling, caregiver education, and home exercise or device-care instructions, with sensitivity to dignity, gender, and disability o Apply an inclusive communication approach, adapting language to be respectful and accessible for persons with disabilities and their caregivers. o Support the translation of training attendance sheets, evaluation forms and participant feedback. o Maintain impartiality, interpreting accurately without adding, omitting, or altering content.
3. Responsibility 3: INTERPRETATIONOF EXTERNAL MEETINGS · Responsibility 3-1: Support HI employees with translation and interpretation during external meetings with local authorities, organizations, and partners. · Roles: o Provide consecutive and, where needed, whispered interpretation during meetings with health authorities, local administrations, cluster and coordination bodies, and partner organizations. o Brief yourself in advance on meeting agendas, participants, and key terminology. o Interpret with neutrality and diplomacy, taking care with sensitive political and institutional contexts. o Take brief notes on key points, decisions, and follow-up actions to support meeting minutes. o Respect confidentiality of discussions and of any sensitive information shared. · Responsibility 3-2: Assist HI employees with interpretation during field visits. · Roles: o Accompany HI staff to partner facilities, rehabilitation centers and interpret during site assessments, monitoring visits, and technical supervision. o Interpret during discussions with facility managers, technicians, health staff, and beneficiaries. o Help HI staff communicate respectfully and appropriately with communities and persons with disabilities o Report any safety, protection, or safeguarding concerns encountered during visits to the relevant HI focal point immediately.
4. Responsibility 4: REPORTING · Offer additional support as requested by the Line Manager. · Roles: o Keep a log of translation and interpretation work, including documents translated, trainings supported, and meetings and field visits attended o Provide regular activity reports (weekly or monthly, as agreed) to the line manager. o Contribute to training and field visit reports by translating or summarizing notes and feedback. o Report challenges, delays, or terminology issues that affect the quality of translation or interpretation o Update and share the rehabilitation and P&O glossary as it grows, so it becomes a reusable resource for the team and partners o Suggest improvements to improve communication quality and accessibility. |
Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements
- Education:
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as translation, linguistics or language studies
- Professional Experience:
Mandatory:
· At least 2 years of experience in medical interpretation, preferably with INGOs or in a similar role in the private sector
· Experience interpreting (previously “translating”) technical content in health, medicine, rehabilitation, MHPSS and P&O
Desirable:
· Experience working with persons with disabilities
- Professional & Personal skills required:
· Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic
· Excellent ability to translate healthcare documents such as medical records, reports, training materials and consent forms
· Excellent attention to detail, so translations are accurate and precise
· Excellent commitment to confidentiality and ethics when handling sensitive medical information and patient data
· Excellent time management, meeting deadlines while handling several assignments at once
· Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Strong research skills to stay up to date on medical terminology in both languages
· Strong communication and active listening skills, adapting to different styles and settings
· Strong resilience and professionalism in challenging or emotionally charged situations
· Strong interpersonal skills, building good working relationships across departments
· Strong organizational skills to set priorities and coordinate with different stakeholders
· Practical knowledge of healthcare systems and procedures, and of medical and functional rehabilitation terminology in both languages
· Proven ability to communicate with persons with different types of disabilities in a respectful, inclusive and rights-based way
· Practical awareness of patient confidentiality and ethical standards in healthcare communication
· Practical problem-solving skills to keep communication smooth between health providers and patients or staff
· Basic knowledge of the rights-based approach and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
· Continuous learning mindset to keep improving language skills and healthcare knowledge
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: Hama based, with travels to project sites in NCA
- Start date: November
- Basic salary for the position: according to HI salary scale.
- Closing date: Applications will be accepted until 05:00 PM at the end of working hours on 22nd October 2026.
How to Apply:
- Interested applicants must send their updated CV to (Recruitment.ns@sr.hi.org) mentioning the job reference (2026/INTERPRETER/28) 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.
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