Interpretation and Translation

menaalliancesJerusalem-Westbank, Palestinian Territoryfull timeMid Level
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Job description

We are currently recruiting Professional Interpreters and Translators for a full-time, hourly-based position supporting a governmental donor. This opportunity is onsite in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Key ResponsibilitiesInterpretationProvide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in:Meetings with senior government officialsField training environments (physically active settings)High-level briefings and official functionsDeliver real-time interpretation for complex conversations, often requiring a high level of technical or sector-specific terminology.TranslationTranslate written documents (Arabic ↔ English) across diverse fields with no page limit, including:Legal, medical, military, engineering, HR, logistics, IT, and governmental textsOfficial correspondence, reports, and legal documentsMeeting minutes (3-day turnaround)Maintain accuracy, tone, and intent of the original documents through rigorous quality control and proofreading.Specialized FunctionsUtilize specialized knowledge in law enforcement and public safety terminology.Collaborate closely with other interpreters, translators, and project managers to ensure language consistency and quality.Be available for on-call assignments, including short-notice deployments.Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct, especially in handling sensitive materials.Work ScheduleDays:Jerusalem: Sunday–FridayWest Bank: Sunday–ThursdayHours:8:00 AM – 4:00 PMOvertime or fieldwork may be required with 20-hour advance noticeRequirementsMinimum 2 years of experience in professional interpretation and translation.Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and English, both spoken and written.Accredited degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.Proven ability to handle complex and technical language in at least some of the following sectors:Legal, military, engineering, medical, HR, logistics, IT, and governmentalExperience in simultaneous interpretation with high linguistic accuracy.Proficiency with translation technology tools such as CAT tools and interpreting equipment (preferred).Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.Physically able to work in demanding field environments as needed.Additional NotesAll candidates must be based locally in Jerusalem, the West Bank or Jordan. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in prior experience in government or security-related interpretation.BenefitsCompetitive hourly compensationOn-call flexibility and fieldwork opportunitiesFree transportation provided if neededProfessional experience working with international and governmental donorsExposure to high-level meetings and specialized sectorsWe are currently recruiting Professional Interpreters and Translators for a full-time, hourly-based position supporting a governmental donor. This opportunity is onsite in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Key ResponsibilitiesInterpretationProvide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in:Meetings with senior government officialsField training environments (physically active settings)High-level briefings and official functionsDeliver real-time interpretation for complex conversations, often requiring a high level of technical or sector-specific terminology.TranslationTranslate written documents (Arabic ↔ English) across diverse fields with no page limit, including:Legal, medical, military, engineering, HR, logistics, IT, and governmental textsOfficial correspondence, reports, and legal documentsMeeting minutes (3-day turnaround)Maintain accuracy, tone, and intent of the original documents through rigorous quality control and proofreading.Specialized FunctionsUtilize specialized knowledge in law enforcement and public safety terminology.Collaborate closely with other interpreters, translators, and project managers to ensure language consistency and quality.Be available for on-call assignments, including short-notice deployments.Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct, especially in handling sensitive materials.Work ScheduleDays:Jerusalem: Sunday–FridayWest Bank: Sunday–ThursdayHours:8:00 AM – 4:00 PMOvertime or fieldwork may be required with 20-hour advance notice

We are currently recruiting Professional Interpreters and Translators for a full-time, hourly-based position supporting a governmental donor. This opportunity is onsite in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Professional Interpreters and Translatorsfull-time, hourly-basedgovernmental donoronsite in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Interpretation

Interpretation
  • Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in:Meetings with senior government officialsField training environments (physically active settings)High-level briefings and official functions

Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in:

consecutive and simultaneous interpretation
  • Meetings with senior government officials

Meetings with senior government officials

  • Field training environments (physically active settings)

Field training environments (physically active settings)

  • High-level briefings and official functions

High-level briefings and official functions

  • Deliver real-time interpretation for complex conversations, often requiring a high level of technical or sector-specific terminology.

Deliver real-time interpretation for complex conversations, often requiring a high level of technical or sector-specific terminology.

real-time interpretation

Translation

Translation
  • Translate written documents (Arabic ↔ English) across diverse fields with no page limit, including:Legal, medical, military, engineering, HR, logistics, IT, and governmental textsOfficial correspondence, reports, and legal documentsMeeting minutes (3-day turnaround)

Translate written documents (Arabic ↔ English) across diverse fields with no page limit, including:

(Arabic ↔ English)no page limit
  • Legal, medical, military, engineering, HR, logistics, IT, and governmental texts

Legal, medical, military, engineering, HR, logistics, IT, and governmental texts

  • Official correspondence, reports, and legal documents

Official correspondence, reports, and legal documents

  • Meeting minutes (3-day turnaround)

Meeting minutes (3-day turnaround)

  • Maintain accuracy, tone, and intent of the original documents through rigorous quality control and proofreading.

Maintain accuracy, tone, and intent of the original documents through rigorous quality control and proofreading.

accuracy, tone, and intentquality control and proofreading

Specialized Functions

Specialized Functions
  • Utilize specialized knowledge in law enforcement and public safety terminology.

Utilize specialized knowledge in law enforcement and public safety terminology.

law enforcement and public safety terminology
  • Collaborate closely with other interpreters, translators, and project managers to ensure language consistency and quality.

Collaborate closely with other interpreters, translators, and project managers to ensure language consistency and quality.

language consistency and quality
  • Be available for on-call assignments, including short-notice deployments.

Be available for on-call assignments, including short-notice deployments.

available for on-call assignmentsshort-notice deployments
  • Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct, especially in handling sensitive materials.

Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct, especially in handling sensitive materials.

confidentiality and professional conduct

Work Schedule

Work Schedule
  • Days:Jerusalem: Sunday–FridayWest Bank: Sunday–Thursday

Days:

Days
  • Jerusalem: Sunday–Friday

Jerusalem: Sunday–Friday

Sunday–Friday
  • West Bank: Sunday–Thursday

West Bank: Sunday–Thursday

Sunday–Thursday
  • Hours:8:00 AM – 4:00 PMOvertime or fieldwork may be required with 20-hour advance notice

Hours:

Hours
  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Overtime or fieldwork may be required with 20-hour advance notice

Overtime or fieldwork may be required with 20-hour advance notice

Overtime or fieldwork20-hour advance notice