Operations Interpreter and translator

MAG Ukraine 

 Position Title: Operations Interpreter and translator

Duty Station: Kyiv oblast

Type of Appointment: 3-month fixed initially, with possibility of permanent

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 14 December 2022

Salary: $1000 Monthly Basic Salary

About MAG:

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

About MAG in Ukraine:

Since the Russian invasion of 24th February, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missiles, and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response.  MAG seeks to save lives and build safer futures by providing risk education to communities, to help them stay safe. MAG is also in the process of seeking accreditation to start conducting explosive ordnance disposal and demining activities in Ukraine, to save the lives of people affected by the conflict. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The post is responsible for the interpretation, translation and administration for the standards and training team and office, to provide interpretation, translation and administrative support to the STM in delivery of technical training and quality management (QM) activities. Responsibilities will include:

Detailed Responsibilities

• Support verbal communications between International and National staff through interpretation of English/Ukrainian language as required. 
• Conduct translation of English/Ukrainian of training, administration and operations documentation as required.
• Develop in Ukranian/English language a glossary of all relevant technical terms and definitions.
• Conduct searches on training data  as required.
• Maintain and update all training data.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain strong working relationship with the STM and TFM standards and training through cooperation and coordination of work and activities.
• Work within the framework of MAG’s core values
•  Maintain a professional behavior  in all duties and responsibilities in line with MAG’s core values. 
• Contribute to other fundraising initiatives where appropriate.
• Participate in meetings where relevant. 
• Understand and uphold the standards outlined in MAG’s Safeguarding        Framework , acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with MAG’s work and reporting concerns if they do a rise.  
• Work in compliance with MAG’s Policies, including but not limited to, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct and Dignity at Work Policies.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programs.
• Undertake any other duties within the scope of MAG HMA programming as required.

ABOUT YOU:

We are seeking a candidate with:

• Excellent/very good written and spoken English.
• Self-motivation with the ability to work plans and objectives with minimal supervision.
• An attitude and ability to travel/stay in the field when necessary. 
• Ability to communicate and interpret effectively, sensitive and difficult managerial issues directly from internationals to national staff.   
• An understanding of NGOs and a commitment to humanitarian work.
• Computer literacy with MS Office, particularly, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. (Formal qualification is not necessary but must demonstrate proficiency).
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Working understanding of filing systems and file management.
• Accuracy with figures and the ability to create charts and tables and identify trends.
• An ability to write clear, concise, factual reports.

  How to apply:

This opportunity is available to Ukrainian nationals only. Interested candidates are invited to submit applications by submitting a CV and covering letter in English by 14 December 2022.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful. 

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. 

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.