The Interpreter/translator will work closely with interns, volunteers, students, and attorneys in the screening and intake vetting processes of refugee beneficiaries. The interpreter/translator will report to the Volunteer Program Manager. The interpreter/translator will interpret in-person and phone interviews with refugee applicants and clients. In coordination with caseworkers and attorneys, the interpreter/translator is required to translate official documents from Arabic to English. The interpreter/translator adheres to IRAP standards to ensure appropriate service provision.
Responsibilties
Provide Arabic and English interpretation for IRAP staff or volunteers conducting 2–3-hour interviews, and 20–30-minute follow-up phone calls, with refugees and/or other persons in vulnerable situations remotely or in-person.
Interpret clearly and accurately from Arabic to English and English to Arabic, conveying phrasing and intention as it relates to the subject understanding that many idioms and slang terms do not translate exactly between languages.
Translate documents from Arabic to English using the most appropriate vocabulary and commonly accepted equivalents of professional, scientific, or technical terms.
Translate all text, including text contained in figures, boxes, captions, sources, and covers.
Any other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education
Interpretation/translation certification is desirable.
Experience
Minimum of three years experience as a professional interpreter and/or translator.
Experience working in a multinational work environment is preferred.
Experience working with community-based and NGO partners is preferred.
Values, Competencies, and Skills
Ability to multitask and be flexible in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment.
Highly organized and adheres to interpretation and translation best practices.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to understand and handle sensitive and confidential.
Excellent professional fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.
Sensitive to client empowerment and working with clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ clients, survivors of trauma, and other vulnerable populations.
