Translator Officer / Перекладач

Save the Children International is a humanitarian organization with more than 100 years of history. Save the Children was founded in May 1919 in London. SCI has been working in Ukraine since 2014. It started its work in the territory of Donetsk region. Currently, SCI is expanding its activities to eight cities of Ukraine. We work in the areas of education, child protection, overcoming child poverty, health care, and we also carry out advocacy activities related to the protection of children's rights.  

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

The post holder will facilitate effective communication and understanding across linguistic barriers, ensuring that our mission, values, and initiatives reach diverse communities with clarity and cultural sensitivity. The translator role encompasses a range of translation modalities, including interpretation (both consecutive and simultaneous) and written translation, all of which play crucial roles in our organization's work. Proficiency in interpretation allows for real-time communication during meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring that participants can engage fully regardless of their language proficiency. Expertise in written translation ensures that documents, reports, publications, and other materials are accurately translated (English-Ukrainian and Ukrainian-English) while maintaining the integrity of the original message. This includes translating a wide array of content, such as legal documents, program materials, promotional materials, and communication resources, among others.

Child protection policy:

We must ensure the safety of children, so our selection process involves thorough background checks and reflects our commitment to protecting children from abuse. 

Health and Safety:

All employees are expected to comply with our global anti-harassment policy.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

SCI is committed to creating a truly inclusive, effective and representative organizational culture, promoting equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Ready to hire an employee with a disability.

If you are interested in the vacancy, we are waiting for your feedback. A resume in English will be an advantage for consideration. Also, we will be grateful if you indicate the expected salary level and the level of English language proficiency.