إعلان وظيفة: مترجم

Translator

Posted on: 19 June 2025  
Deadline:  30 June  2025
Job Title: Translator
Location: Aden /Lahaj
Starting Date: July 2025

Background

Society for Humanitarian Solidarity (SHS) is a nonprofit humanitarian NGO based in Yemen. It was founded in 1995. SHS, winner of the Nansen refugee award in 2011, for its dedicated work in providing the assistance to refugees and migrants who arrive in Yemen. SHS is a trusted implementing partner to more than 5 international organizations operating in Yemen. SHS has built a strong career and trust among the local community and the international organizations through its tenure in providing assistance to the IDPS and most vulnerable groups.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The translator will work in close cooperation with the Protection mobile officer and functionally report to the Reporting Officer under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator & Project Manager.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

A Translator is a professional who converts written or spoken material & reports from one language to another while preserving the original meaning, format, and tone. He/She researches humanitarian-specific terminology, uses specialized dictionaries and translation tools, and proofreads their work for accuracy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Provide consecutive interpretation and written translation to/from the languages of specialization (English, Arabic, Somali, Oromo, and Amharic), including documents.
2. provided/submitted professional reports to the reporting officer including the information provided by migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers as well as other information of UNHCR interest.
3. Assist the team with the interpretation of individual interviews, and meetings with migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers.
4. Keep abreast of SHS procedures and guidelines related to interviews, confidentiality, and data protection, to ensure quality services.
5. Update the SHS manuals with correct language translation.
6. Travel as a translator with expatriate staff as and when required.
7. To act both professionally and personally in a way that would give credit to the Society for Humanitarian Solidarity and not endanger its humanitarian mission.
8. Other duties assigned to it.

ACCOUNTABILITY

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Reporting Officer, Programme Coordinator, and Project Manager.
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Protection mobile officer.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: 

1.    Minimum Secondary education (completion of high school) required.
2.    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. For translators/interpreters, full written and oral proficiency and translation/interpretation skills from and to the following languages: English, Arabic, Somali, Oromo, and Amharic.
3.    Minimum two years of previous experience in a similar function (translation). Previous experience working with refugees and confidential information would be an asset.
4.    Experience of working as part of a team.
5.    Ability to work under pressure in an organized and systematic way and maintain attention for extended periods while maintaining high-quality results.
6.    Understanding the refugees and asylum-seekers and willingness to work with them.
7.    Willingness to work flexible hours, when required.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Accountability.
• Communication.
• Organizational Awareness.
• Teamwork & Collaboration.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning.
• Result Orientation.