Arabic-English Translator - Al Mezan Center for Human Rights
Al Mezan Center for Human Rights is a non-partisan, non-governmental human rights organization based in the Gaza Strip. Al Mezan was established in 1999 to protect and advance the respect of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, with a focus on economic, social and cultural rights. Through legal initiative, advocacy and training, Al Mezan strives to protect the rights of vulnerable populations and victims of international law violations. Al Mezan gained special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2010.
For more about Al Mezan, please visit our website: www.mezan.org/en
Duties and responsibilities:
The Translator will support the work of the Center’s communications, advocacy and international relations through the following main responsibilities:
- Translating press releases/statements, news briefs, factsheets, position papers, reports and any other human rights related materials (50-60%)
- Translating testimonials/affidavits taken from victims of human rights abuses for case files and/or advocacy (10%)
- Translating communications with the Israeli authorities and/or international justice mechanisms (10%)
- Translating the Center’s annual narrative report (5%)
- Providing simultaneous interpretation when needed (5%)
- Contributing to other activities upon the request of his/her direct supervisor (10%)
Qualifications:
Essential qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Arabic-English translation
- Competency in relevant computer software
- TOEFL, IELTS, or any other internationally recognized language test (with excellent score)
Desirable qualifications:
- Post-graduate diploma or Master’s degree in translation, human rights, or political science
Offer:
- Position type: Full-time
- Location: Gaza City (no entry support available / national staff only)
- International travel: No
- Start date: ASAP
- Salary: Commensurate with experience and office salary scale
How to apply:
Interested applicants in the Translator position should complete the application form and upload a cover letter and CV at the following link
Remark: a Google account is required to complete and submit the application.
Closing date: Wednesday, 20 April 2022 at 11:59pm. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted—please enclose a phone number.
Please do not send applications via email to Al Mezan or submit hard copies at Al Mezan offices. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Al Mezan reserves the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or change in priorities.