English into Spanish Freelance Translator

Amnesty International’s Language Resource Centre

As part of the Directorate of the Deputy Secretary-General, the Language Resource Centre (LRC) provides expert language and production services to the International Secretariat and the Movement. It leverages language skills, shares knowledge and streamlines operations to ensure the most effective and strategic use of language and production funding and resources. It does this by delivering high quality content and services, promoting best practices in the field of language and applying an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach.

English to Spanish professional freelance translators experienced in the Human Rights field

Skills and experience

The LRC is seeking English into Spanish senior freelance translators to join their pool of external resources. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Spanish as mother tongue and deep knowledge of and fluency in English.
• Good grammatical and lexical knowledge, as well as cultural and subject knowledge, and documentation and transfer ability in the two languages.
• Acute sensitivity to nuance, attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Understanding of editorial quality standards.
• Solid experience with state-of-the-art translation technology (CAT Tools, including terminology management).
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and as a part of a freelance team.

Field/s of specialization

Current affairs and international relations, international human rights law and international humanitarian law, human rights mechanisms, campaigns and human rights education, media, digital content, financial/legal.

Educational background

Degree in Translation, Foreign languages, Journalism, Law or Marketing and Communication (or equivalent).

Assessment information

Please note that the selected candidates will be requested to undergo an unpaid translation test of approximately 500 words.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role‘ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.**