Advert – Interpreter/Translator (Arabic/Somali-English)

About the Role:

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

The Language Interpreter/Translator (Arabic-English or vice versa) is responsible for handling the interpretation/translation on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Arabic and English speakers. The interpreter/translator breaks the communication barrier at the transit centre with our customers and others stakeholders. The interpreter/translator processes information quickly, concisely and recognizes sensitive cultural differences. She/he is professional and courteous at all times. The interpreter/translator uses appropriate terminology and understands common industry procedures and practices. The interpretation may involve simple or complex, technical or non-technical subjects.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in language interpretation/translation, literature, linguistics, or social sciences with experience in language interpretation/translation.
• 2 years’ experience working as interpreter/translator in Humanitarian/refugee setting or in Child Protection and SGBV related programmes;
• Full ability to communicate in English and Arabic
• through verbal and written communication. The knowledge of Kinyarwanda would be an added advantage;
• Basic understanding of child protection, SGBV and community-based approaches.
• Working experience with NGOs interacting with refugees or displaced population will be an asset;
• Computer knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to prioritize tasks.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3:  The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs. Or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.