Перекладач англійської, Translator (Atlas Logistique)

TRANSLATOR — ATLAS

REPORTS TO: ATLAS PROJECT MANAGER

LOCATION: Dnipro

Please send your CV in English only

GENERAL MISSION

Atlas Logistique (AL) is an operational unit of Handicap International — Humanity and Inclusion (HI), specialized in the delivery of aid, in support of organizations and the humanitarian system.

To date, HI has deployed Atlas Logistique interventions in 14 countries via its transport and storage platforms, civil engineering activities, logistics analysis and capacity-building activities.

In Ukraine, HI has deployed the Atlas Logistique component of its intervention since March 2022. Currently, HI/AL proposes mutualized storage in three hubs (in Dnipro, in Kharkiv and in Mykolaiv), as well as transportation services (including in hard-to-reach destinations) to other humanitarian actors. To date, HI has supported over 50 humanitarian organizations (NGOs or UN agencies thanks to these services.

Under the Project Manager supervision and as part of the ATLAS unit, the translator’s main role will be to translate and/or to review translated documents, and to provide oral translation upon request (English-Ukrainian and vice versa). The translator will thus contribute indirectly to the development and implementation of the mission’s activities. He or she will work in close collaboration with the mission’s staff members to ensure that the domain specific technical vocabulary is applied appropriately.

The position based in Dnipro with regular visits in different sites for the implementation of activities, such as Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and possibly other locations in Eastern or Southern Ukraine.

MISSIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Mission 1. Oral translation:

1. Provides oral translation on occasion (English-Ukrainian and vice versa) whenever needed: i.e. during meetings, external visits with partners, in support of other departments.

Mission 2. Translation of documents:

1. Translates specific documents with high accuracy using the correct technical terminology. The documents when translated, should maintain the layout and formatting of the original documents, unless instructed otherwise by the requester.

Mission 3. Documents review:

1. Reviews documents that have been translated to improve the quality of the translations.

PROFILE SOUGHT

Qualification (s):

• Bachelor degree in English language.

Experience:

• More than 2 years' experience in written and oral translation;
• Previous experience working in humanitarian programs.
• Previous experience with HI.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and writing capacities in English;
• Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Knowing how to simplify and prioritise.
• Being capable of helping team members to plan and review the drafted plans.

Personal qualities:

• Excellent communication skills and diplomacy;
• Ability to follow instructions and to be a member of a team;
• Flexibility;
• Strong attention to details;
• Good organizational skills;
• Practical, dynamic and solution oriented;
• Open to cultural differences.
• Good capacity to withstand pressure and manage stress.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract: Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-Term

Type of employment: Full-time

Benefits Package:

• 30 calendar days for annual leaves
• 12 days of internal wellbeing paid leaves annually (pro-rata)
• Medical Insurance for HI staff and one dependent (tax paid by HI)
• Individual counselling sessions for HI staff
• Relocation package might be granted for the managerial positions and key positions if needed
• Relevant supportive measures for person with disabilities (if needed)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please inform us with the necessary details.

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on «Child Protection», «Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption», «Disability, Gender and Age» and «Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment». It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct.

By submitting the CV application, the applicant gives his/her consent to the processing of his/her personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).