Country: Turkey
Closing date: 30 Apr 2016
Duty Station: Mardin, Turkey
Application closing date: 30.04.2016
Contract length: 6 months
Background information:
RET International, www.theRET.org, headquartered in Geneva Switzerland, with offices around the world, is an independent, impartial, non-partisan organisation, with no religious or political affiliation. RET International was founded in 2000, by Mrs Sadako Ogata, then High Commissioner of UNHCR, to address the dire need for education in emergencies in fragile contexts for vulnerable young people affected by displacement, violence, armed conflict and disasters.
Mission: What does RET do?
At RET we are committed to assisting communities to meet the educational needs, in the broadest sense, of YOUNG PEOPLE made vulnerable by displacement, violence, armed conflict and disasters.
RET International Values:
· Adaptability
· Dynamism
· Dedication
· Pragmatism
Job Description:
The translator’s main responsibilities are the following:
Assist in oral communication with RET local staff and beneficiaries
Assist in interpretation of internal meetings and trainings
Translate project-relevant material from Arabic to Turkish and Turkish to Arabic
Assist in collection of information and data
Support conducting activities and events at the project sites
Carry out other duties required
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. RET International reserves the right to change this document.
Does RET follow an equal opportunities policy, for example concerning gender, race, ethnic origin, age, etc? It is the mission of RET to provide equal access and opportunities for all. In fact, the RET focuses particularly on promoting the advancement of female youth in vulnerable situations and cultures that typically may steer young women into early marriages, housekeeping chores, prostitution, and trafficking. Our staff worldwide are particularly multicultural, in both HQ and in the field. We employ mostly local staff on the ground, with as few international expatriate staff as possible
How to apply:
How to apply:
If you feel that your qualification and experience matches with our requirements, and you share a commitment to RET’s values and vision, please forward your updated CV to**:** recruit-tur@theret.orgApplications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter should be submitted in English. Make sure to include [APPLICATION Translator] in the subject line of your application. Please follow the instruction carefully RET must not consider uncompleted information.
Syrian candidates will be required to submit a copy of their passports with entry stamp to Turkey and a copy of their residency permit.
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
* RET International is an Equal Opportunity Employer *
