Job Title

Translator/Interpreter (English – Sorani & Vice Versa)

Location

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (KRI), with frequent travel to project sites across Kurdistan

Type of Position

Employment Contract, Full-time

Length of Contract

12 Months

Position Status : National

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package designed to recognize skills and experience, with benefits tailored according to employee status. Local Compensation Package: includes local transportation allowances.

About SEED: SEED is a registered NGO in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. SEED’s mission is to protect, empower, and support the recovery of survivors of violence and others at risk. SEED is committed to delivering high quality, holistic approaches, which combine international expertise and local know-how to achieve results for the people of Iraq and Kurdistan Region. SEED’s programming focuses on three key objectives: 1) the delivery of transformational, comprehensive services including case management, mental health, and legal services, as well as psychosocial support activities; 2) strengthening the capacity of service providers through education, training, and capacity-development programs; and 3) ​promoting policy and social change to strengthen the rights of, and protections for, vulnerable groups and individuals through public awareness, technical assistance, and advocacy.


SEED staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities professionally, respecting SEED’s Code of Conduct and Policies. SEED is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members as part of our commitment to a safe and harmonious work environment.



Role of the Translator/Interpreter (English – Sorani):
The Translator/Interpreter will be responsible for providing high quality translation and interpretation support across various organizational communication materials which involves translating written and oral communication into a clear, accurate and grammatical correct language. The role also provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretations for meetings, training sessions and events.
In addition, the translator/Interpreter will also ensure all translated materials are thoroughly proofread, edited and finalized to meet professional standards. Also, this role entails providing administrative support such as archiving, filing, printing and scanning for Programs team and other team members, as assigned.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Interpret and translate written and oral communications for formal letters, PR materials, social media posts, and other communications pieces.
  • Translate program documents (operational and technical), as assigned.
  • Provide documents in correct grammatical format as a well-expressed final version of the translated text, usually as a word-processed document.
  • Provide simultaneous and consecutive translation/interpretation support for training courses, meetings, and events.
  • Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
  • Provide administrative (archiving, filing, printing, scanning etc.) support to the Program Officers, and others as assigned.

Essential Criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English Language or another relevant area.
  • At least three years relevant experience; international NGO or interpretation in a training/classroom setting, a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and writing language abilities in English, and Kurdish Sorani.
  • Experience working with simultaneous interpretation equipment.
  • Knowledge of technical terms within the field of mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) or humanitarian work, a plus.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet deadlines .
  • Willingness to work under pressure.

TO APPLY:

  • Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the apply button below no later than October 28, 2025..
  • Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only complete applications will be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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