Open Call: 04-03-2021
Deadline: 15-03-2021
Title: Opportunity for recent graduates in translation (English to Arabic)
Type: Service Agreement
Department: Public Programme
Location: Work from home
The A.M. Qattan Foundation seeks recent graduates with degrees in English and translation for a commission to partially/fully translate an academic book from English to Arabic.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Academic translation of specific texts/chapters in the book from English to Arabic.
- Research specialised terminology from dictionaries or other relevant resources.
- Follow up with the Foundation on issues and questions related to the assigned task.
- Report on and deliver the assigned task on the agreed-upon schedule with the Foundation.
Education, experience and skills:
- Ability to research academic and specialised terminology related to the content of the book.
- Ability to use professional dictionaries and other resources during translation.
- Ability to revise translated texts and keep consistent terminology, names, titles and other important phrases.
- Proof of excellent academic writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills; able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Decline to use online translation tools like Google Translate.
Selection process:
- Initial selection will be based on CVs, academic transcripts and translation samples.
- Shortlisted candidates will be given one section of the book to test the candidate’s translation abilities and adequacy for the project.
- Only those with high-quality translations will be contracted to continue on this project.
To apply:
Please visit this link(HERE) to apply; attach to your application:
- CV
- Translation sample (English to Arabic)
- Academic transcript
Applications are open 4 to 15 March 2021 until 16:00, Ramallah time.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.