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Qualified Translator Admin department

Purpose :

Performing professional translation activities and delegated duties depending on supervisor’s specialization and instructions and according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper representation and translation of MSF activities and core values.

Responsibilities

• Performing professional written and oral interpretation and translation activities according to supervisor’s specialisation (e.g. Logistics, Operations, HR and finance), ensuring medical confidentiality, neutralitiy and respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff.
• Performing administrative tasks required by supervisor (arrangement of meetings, minute taking, and follow-up for patient care). Providing necessary feedback to supervisor following discussions and negotiations and. Assisting with report writing (MSF and Government required reports), ensuring that all meeting minutes are recorded and that translated documents are properly filed
• Depending on the supervisor’s specialisation and the needs of the respective department, establishing and maintaining professional contacts with relevant authorities and communicating MSF’s messages to MoH counterparts and authorities (specifically related to patient care);
• Ensuring that supervisor is aware of cultural nuances when dealing with MoH authorities and counterparts to ensure a good working relationship. Educating supervisor on effective methods of culturally sensitive communication and informing international staff about local customs, tradition, etc. that will help in better communication and understanding of the context.
• Immediately informing supervisor of any problems that might be linked to individual behaviour (counterproductive and/or culturally insensitivity) and declaring any “conflict of interest” when asked to translate (e.g. personal involvement).
• Upholding MSF’s core principles, values, quality standards and Code of Conduct. Respecting MSF’s identification materials and not abusing their use aside from their intended purposes.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Inform international staff about local customs, tradition, etc., that will help understand better the context and better communicate.
• Assisting the Admin manager and HR Assistant in carrying out assigned HR related specific duties and responsiblities.
• Upon request by deapartmental managers accompany project teams to field activity (community, DC and also PHCs when needed) and carry out interpretation work as per requirements.
• Upon request, accompany Non-arabic speaker MSF staff to MoH, MoL or any other public entity, to interpret discussions, conversations and negotiations.
• Upon request, write down meeting minutes for the aforementioned dialogues/discussions.
• Translate internal documents, correspondence and email exchange when needed.
• Support other office translators in translating letters, legal and official documents when required.
• Translate internal communications and announcement when required.
• interpret phone calls with patients, benefiiciaires and authorities when requested.
• Interpret internal meetings and support in translating MSF documents to staff.
• Always keep respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff patricipating in discussions.
• Enure neutrality and accuracy when transalting.
• Declare any “Conflict of interest” when asked to transalte (e.g., personal involvment) which necessitate using other staff memebers for transaltion.
• Upon request covering other translators when they are away for holiday/Leave, or during absence.

Note: Please note that this list is indicative of the key responsibilities of this role but is by no means exhaustive. MSF is an emergency response organisation with a ‘can do’ attitude and flexibility to take on other related task is essential. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

Education

• Essential Higher Education
• Desirable official translator degree Or
• Professional training in translating

Experience

• Essential at least two years previous working experience.
• Desirable in MSF or other NGOs
• Experience in written and oral translations and performing administrative tasks.

Languages

English, Arabic and French Languages are essential

Knowledge

Good computer skills (MS word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation L1
• Teamwork and Cooperation L1
• Behavioural Flexibility L1
• to MSF Principles L1
• Service Orientation L1
• Stress Management L2

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications in English before Sunday, 08^th May 2023 up to 18:00 hrs evening with a CV, motivation letter and supporting documents (certificates, diplomas, Degree, Experience letters etc.) to Médecins Sans Frontières, via E-mail tripoli-jobs@oca.msf.org.

The subject line of the email must state ‘your name _ Qualified Translator announcement Application’ in English in order to be accepted.

MSF is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of society.