Global Language Coordinator

Location – Paris or Madrid

Salary grade and benefits will vary country dependent

This is an exciting opportunity to join Amnesty International’s International Secretariat, which operates from a number of sites around the world, gathers and communicates accurate and action-oriented human rights information globally. We campaign for meaningful human rights change; enable effective human rights activism; and work to persuade governments and other actors to uphold universal human rights standards. We provide strategic leadership, support and advice to the Amnesty movement globally, fostering Amnesty’s contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead on all aspects of the global language production planning, coordination and delivery at Amnesty International. To provide language production expertise and support, while feeding into the Language Resource Centre’s strategy to ensure it is aligned with local, regional and global requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead on all aspects of translation production, and ensure effective planning, coordination and delivery of translation and language services to Amnesty’s global departments.
• To promote the integration of language strategy in project planning through participating in relevant team meetings regarding upcoming projects and acting as the single point of contact for language queries, building an awareness of key dependencies for a smooth translation service, including timelines and quality of original content.
• To lead on building and maintaining networks of freelance translators and revisers, including arranging contracts, negotiating fees and ensuring prompt payment in line with IS procurement policy.
• When required, to provide cover for other language coordinators to ensure the smooth running of Amnesty’s translation function.
• To contribute to any LRC-led language evaluation and review aimed at tailoring Amnesty’s language function to support the organization in achieving greater human rights impact and participation through language, while ensuring adherence to the highest internationally agreed professional standards.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US:

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

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.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

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.***