Job ID
24433
Job Title
Translator
To work for
WHO | World Health Organization
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Translation/Editorial Writing
Job Type
Temporary
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Master
Responsibilities
Formal written translation from English to Arabic / or from Arabic to English for any requested
materials, documents, SOPs, and scientific papers
Review translated materials from other colleagues and verify technical terminology and references
submit translation in word processed documents; and provide high quality translation of document
Ensure accuracy of terms and terminology used in the documents
Ensure translation is written with style, correct grammar and spelling
Consult with Unit colleagues when required
Complete the work within the agreed timeline and submit the final translation in both soft and hard
copy.
materials, documents, SOPs, and scientific papers
Review translated materials from other colleagues and verify technical terminology and references
submit translation in word processed documents; and provide high quality translation of document
Ensure accuracy of terms and terminology used in the documents
Ensure translation is written with style, correct grammar and spelling
Consult with Unit colleagues when required
Complete the work within the agreed timeline and submit the final translation in both soft and hard
copy.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Linguistics, Economics, Social Science, Business or related areas;
3‐5 years of professional translation experience in the relevant area
Demonstrated good understanding of technical terms used in areas of health system, diseases, medicine,
Laboratory, chemical, environmental health and other health related terminology.
Proven skills in translation and interpretation from and into English and vice versa
Excellent communication skill in both English and Arabic
3‐5 years of professional translation experience in the relevant area
Demonstrated good understanding of technical terms used in areas of health system, diseases, medicine,
Laboratory, chemical, environmental health and other health related terminology.
Proven skills in translation and interpretation from and into English and vice versa
Excellent communication skill in both English and Arabic
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Cleared invoice attached with supporting documents (correspondence reading the request of the
translation)
Summery technical reports indicating the translated materials, documents, SOPs, and scientific
papers
. announcement will be open form only one week 11/12/2020
translation)
Summery technical reports indicating the translated materials, documents, SOPs, and scientific
papers
. announcement will be open form only one week 11/12/2020
Salary and Benefits
The payment will be calculate based on the number of translated pages. However, the cost of one
translated paper is eight USD, and the suppliers will received their installments in local currency based
on UN internal exchange rate.
This is a temporary contract under APW contract modality (Agreement of performance Work) 3 months contract
translated paper is eight USD, and the suppliers will received their installments in local currency based
on UN internal exchange rate.
This is a temporary contract under APW contract modality (Agreement of performance Work) 3 months contract
About us
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Required employees number
2
Posted On
Dec 03, 2020
Expiry Date
Jan 02, 2021
Photo
Required
CV Language
English
Additional questions for applicants
Q1: Do you have a mater degree in Linguistics, Economics, Social Science ?
Q2: Do you have 3‐5 years of professional translation experience in the relevant area
Q2: Do you have 3‐5 years of professional translation experience in the relevant area