Bangladesh: Female Translator (national contract)

Danish Refugee Council, an international humanitarian NGO, is currently looking for a highly qualified female translator for DRC’s operations in Bangladesh, based in Cox’s Bazar/Kutupalong.

DRC have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC are preparing to launch an integrated programme of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. As a key part of this, DRC are opening up a main office in Cox’s Bazar, for which we need a motivated and capable female Translator / Interpreter to support our programme.

About the job

The Translator / Interpreter is responsible for ensuring effective and accurate written and oral translations according to the needs of the DRC office in Cox’s Bazar and programme in the Rohingya sites. Tasks include:

• Translate for DRC staff during community-level consultations or liaison with authorities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of translation both ways
• Translate DRC documents such as SOPs, tools, guidelines, presentations from English to Bangla or Rohingya (oral translation to audio file) and vice versa as requested.
• Translate discussions / meetings / trainings as requested.
• To inform the non-native-speaking employee if a statement is inappropriate in that setting, in order to avoid problems which may cause offence to anyone present.
• Always keep respect towards the affected population, collaborators, authorities, military factions and DRC staff participating in discussions.
• Ensure confidentiality of all translation is maintained as directed by the DRC managers
• Ensure neutrality and avoid personal opinion when translating.
• Inform international staff about local customs, tradition, etc. that will help understand better the context and better communicate.
• Perform any administrative tasks required by supervisors
• Ensure that translated documents are properly filed;
• Assist with reporting (e.g. Government required reports);

About you

To be successful in this role you must have a relevant higher education qualification in English, or equivalent working experience in the English language ensuring fluency. Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Have some knowledge in translation and interpretation
• Speak fluent English, Chittagonian and/or Rohingya;
• Work experience with foreign nationals

All employees are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

We offer

Location: Cox’s Bazar/Kutupalong

Contract length: 3 months with possibility of extension dependent upon funding

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Bangladesh.

Application process

Apply here

Applications must be submitted through this page by clicking apply. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 11th January 2018.

Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment may happen prior to the specified deadline.

For any questions on the role please contact recruitment.drc.cxb@gmail.com. If you have general questions or difficulties with the application platform go to drc.ngo/jobsupport

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
We fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five core values: Humanitarian approach - Respect - Independence & neutrality - Inclusion - Honesty & transparency.
You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.