Interpreter/Translator

Technical Assistance to Support the Ministry of Social Development

Global objective

The overall objective of this programme is to support the implementation of the National Social Protection Strategy (2019-2025) and improve and modernise the quality and performance of the social protection system in Jordan.  The technical assistance and support provided under this contract will accompany the “EU Support to the Social Inclusion and Empowerment of Vulnerable Jordanians” programme until it ends in December 2025, and support the MoSD during the period until the technical assistance under the AAP 2024 comes into force.

Specific objective(s)

1. To support the MoSD in strengthening its overall institutional capacity and service delivery, through the provision of expertise, capacity-building (training), policy advice and evidence- based research in specifically agreed upon areas;

2. To provide training and capacity-building development to MoSD staff (both in its headquarters and in the field) in order to improve their skills and technical capacities in specifically agreed upon areas;

3. To carry out broad-based consultation workshops on recent changes to MoSD legislation (or other related issues) in order to feed into the preparation of corresponding by-laws or instructions.

Interpreter/Translator:

General description of the position: Interpreter/Translator (Arabic-English)

Expert category: Place of Performance - No experience required

Qualifications and skills required: B.A degree in Translation or English Languages

General professional experience:

- Proven experience working in the government/public sector, or international organizations - Proven work experience in Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region.

Specific professional experience:

- Previous experience in translation from English to Arabic (and vice versa) will be a significant advantage

- Previous experience in translating official and legal documents will be a significant advantage

- Previous experience in simultaneous interpretation during official meetings will be a significant advantage

- Knowledge of the social protection sector and/or social work will be considered an advantage.

Language skills: Arabic & English fluency

Number of working days: 250 days

Additional information: Provide written and verbal translation from English to Arabic and vice versa