Communication Assistant (Multimedia Producer) At CTG

CTG Overview

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of Position

• Our Client is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
• Our Client areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
• The translator will provide support to the communications team to translate documents and visibility materials as well as proof reading and linguistic editing for our client website.
• The main objective of this TOR is to hire a short-term Translator who shall translate and proofread different documents from English to Arabic or vice versa under several projects. Translator shall work under Our Client Communications Officer to achieve the objective and the scope of the assignment.

Role Objectives

He/she will be responsible for translating internal and external materials, providing a rapid turnaround and ensuring the quality assurance of English and Arabic documents. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Translate mainly from English into Arabic or vice versa a wide variety of documents and technical materials:

Maintaining a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and faithfulness to the spirit, style, register and nuance of the original text.

• Ensuring timeliness, undertaking a rapid turnaround for translation tasks that need immediate use.
• Producing self-revised translations.
• Ensuring that our client website content is available in English and Arabic.
• Supporting our client presence in Arabic -English on institutional social media platforms (YouTube,Twitter, etc.)

Quality Assurance

• Support in evaluating the quality and accuracy of translations provided in English and Arabic by other translators, and revise their work as required.
• Collaborate with other English -Arabic translators to ensure the highest language standards and consistency.

Terminology

• Assist in undertaking linguistic and background research and verify terminology and references in order to ensure consistency of vocabulary and established terms.
• Support in keeping abreast of institutional terminology and, when necessary, liaise with subject matter experts to ensure accurate use of technical terms.
• Suggest updates to the computerized terminology files and institutional translation memories.
• Provide advice on the use of Arabic in the organizational context.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Final Product Tasks should be completed as stated in the duties listed above.

Project Reporting

• Reporting to the line Project Manager

Key Competencies

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Team Management

• This role has no team responsibility

Further Information

• Must be graduated BA in translation required or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of translation experience from English to Arabic and vice versa required.
• Experience in the context of UN or another international organization an asset.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and/or Google Suite skills (Docs, Slides, Sheet, etc.)
• Native-level speaker of Arabic and perfect command of English required.