Global Rights Compliance
GRC is committed to enhancing compliance with international humanitarian law (‘IHL’), international criminal law (‘ICL’), and international human rights law (‘IHRL’) in fragile and conflict-affected states(‘FCAS’).
DUTY STATION: The job will be based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
CONTRACT DURATION: 6 months with possible extension.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The focus of the consultancy is to translate legal memoranda, briefs, strategy papers, and handouts from English to Ukrainian and vice versa. A translator may be requested to assist the team members during the meetings and training providing consecutive interpretation.
The main goals of the project are to enhance the capacity of the Ukrainian stakeholders to integrate international law standards in efforts to deal with international crimes; and to improve the enabling environment to support the use of international law standards and stakeholder involvement as tools to improve the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of international crimes.
ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
- At least two years of experience in translating written briefs and documents from English to Ukrainian and vice versa;
- University education/ degree in interpretation or translation is an advantage
- Experience in legal translation and knowledge of legal terminology are assets;
- Respect for confidentiality;
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by the 22nd of December indicating the position you are applying for in the email subject.