- The successful candidate will be responsible for translation from English to Arabic of the following items: MHub Monthly Trend Bulletin,Mhub Website,Mhub research publications, information and advocacy documents,PowerPoint presentations for workshops/conferences,Subtitle and text for audio-visual products,Social media materials.
- Complete design and layout of translated text using desktop publishing programs, including Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, MS Word, PowerPoint, WordPress and Drupal.
- Ensure design and layout of translated documents correspond to the design and layout of the original English documents.
- .Deliver finished products that are ready for immediate publishing, with a high level of attention to detail and consistency.
- Proofreading and editing as necessary MHub products previously translated into Arabic, checking for accuracy and consistency.
- Produce a bilingual terminology glossary in Arabic and English, comprising of frequently used terms under the umbrella of mixed migration.
- .Subtitling/subtitle review of audio-visual content in English to Arabic and vice versa. Other material (English to Arabic, Arabic to English) as may be required.
Education
- University degree in in English literature, Arabic literature, Translation Studies or any related field.
- Translation qualification or certificate
Experience
- Proven professional experience in translation from English to Arabic, preferably for clients such as research institutes, human rights organizations, or international governmental or non-governmental organizations.
- Sound knowledge of desktop publishing and layout using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Office programs.
- Familiarity with international migration matters relevant to North Africa
- Prior work experience with IOM and/or United Nations agencies would be an advantage
- Availability for approximately 15-20 days/month, with the ability to work flexibly. Ability to provide simultaneous English to Arabic and Arabic to English
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit the Following:
- Updated CV with a cover letter.
- Certification in translation.
- One sample of recent translation work. The sample should be no longer than five pages.
- A list of three references.
- Financial proposal
After completing the mentioned above you’re invited to send them to HRCairoApplication@iom.int by September 21, 2016 at the latest, mentioning the reference code and the job title in the mail subject line.
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
