Translator- Ukraine

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

The escalation of conflict in Ukraine has forced more than 5 million people – mostly women and children – to flee to neighbouring countries. With the escalating crisis, the needs are growing by the hour. More than half of Ukraine’s children have either fled for safety within the country or are living as refugees.

Since the conflict started, our teams have been on the ground assessing and responding to the urgent needs of those searching for safety. We are currently scaling up our multi-country response across three countries (Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine) and are recruiting for many key positions that will make a direct impact on the lives of people who have been caught up in conflict.

Employee Contract Type:

• Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
• This position will be based in Ukraine

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide translating services for English into Ukrainian & Romanian, and from Romanian & Ukrainian into English;
• Provide fast quotations
• Ensure reasonable and valid requests are acted upon in an efficient and timely manner, using best practice procedures;
• Follow instructions to the letter and if something is not realistic or valid, seek clarity as needed;
• Strive to attain the highest levels of excellence in the delivery of services as per UCR needs;
• Translation may include materials such as, but not limited to technical documents and publications, policy documents, legal documents, and marketing material;
• Checking and editing to detect and correct errors;
• Provide written translation to agreed timescales;
• Basic or draft translation (for information only);
• Checking and verifying accuracy of draft translations;
• Editing translations for publication;
• Translations must be ‘fit for purpose’, meaning it is most suitable for its intended use;
• Ensure all interpretation and translation work is clear and accurate
• Liaise with requester of services/ subject expert to clarify anything and ensure translation is done as per requester’s expectations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of relevant experience in translation services (English/Ukrainian/Romanian) rendered for general texts and technical texts.
• A demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and prioritize tasks, yet ensure no detail or requirement is overlooked.
• Ability to communicate in both local and English languages.
• Passionate about the delivery of quality service.
• Compliant with World Vision’s Safeguarding Behavioural Protocols
• Evidence of education, training, licence and certification and experience

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred: completed a recognized personal security course in the past 2 years.

TRAVEL AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENT

• Available to travel to community where translation is needed
• Good working relationships with team and community members
• Physical Requirements : Follow dressing protocol Timely presence where needed As per requirements
• Language Requirements: Ability to convey what is written between the lines.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only