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Translation Officer (Syrian/ Levantine Arabic)

  • Remote
    • Damascus, Dimashq, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Project Positions

Job description

About ASI & AFS 

Adam Smith International (ASI) is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies more stable, and governments more effective.  Our clients are governments, international organisations, companies, and foundations. They come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programmes that address the big challenges facing the world.  Our core team of staff and technical experts, in multiple offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require.    

 

ASI is owned and operated by its employees. We are committed to corporate integrity and a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance.  This commitment was formally recognised when we became a certified B Corp. The certification indicates we balance profit and purpose through the highest standards of transparency and accountability as well as social and environmental performance.     

  

The Aid Fund for Syria (AFS), formerly the Aid Fund for Northern Syria (AFNS), is a multi-donor pooled fund established in October 2022 to meet critical needs in Syria. Initially focused on addressing acute humanitarian needs in northern Syria through the cross-border response, AFS has since evolved into a flexible funding mechanism supporting efforts towards Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus. Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, AFS expanded its strategic focus to areas previously not accessible to AFS partners, adapting to Syria’s evolving political, economic, and institutional landscape. The Fund continues to work with aid actors, including communities, civil society organisations, the cluster coordination mechanism, the United Nations, and donors to identify where needs and opportunities are greatest and where it can add the most value.   

 

Objective 

The Translation Officer is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate translation of a wide range of AFS written materials into English or Arabic, as required. This includes both internal and external-facing documents, which will be appropriately adapted to suit the cultural and contextual needs of target audiences, including target communities, donors, and other stakeholders. The role involves leveraging digital tools, including the ethical and effective use of AI technologies, to enhance translation quality and efficiency. The Translation Officer will work closely with the Communications Adviser and the Project Management Unit (PMU) to maintain a streamlined and responsive workflow. 

 

Key Responsibilities  

  1. Translate internal and external documents (including strategies, reports, policies, presentations, and communications material) between English and (Syrian) Arabic. 

  1. Review documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency with AFS terminology and tone as requested. 

  1. Provide rapid translation support for time-sensitive materials, including emergency communications or donor updates. 

  1. Develop and maintain a bilingual glossary of commonly used terms to support consistency across AFS materials. 

  1. Assist the Communications Adviser in producing finalised communications materials, including translations, edits, and formatting, as needed. 

 

Reporting, Management, and Accountability  

The Translation Officer will report to the Programme Manager and maintain regular communication with the PMU, Executive Team, Partnerships and Delivery, and Operations units.  

 

Job requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience 

  • BA degree in English Language, English Literature, Linguistics, Communications, International Relations, Law, Politics, Economics, Management, or a related field.  

  • 1-3 years of professional translation experience, ideally within humanitarian, governance, or development contexts. Experience with international organisations is highly desirable. 

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint.  

  • Familiarity with using CoPilot or other secure AI tools for translation. 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams and cultures. 

  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines. 

  • Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive materials. 

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