Translator Full-Time

Plan International is Hiring a Translator based in Inhambane.

The Organization

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organization committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.

We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

In Mozambique, we are working to eradicate early marriage and early pregnancy through projects that focus on adolescent girls in Inhambane, Sofala and Nampula. These projects are programmed along our three strategic pillars: Girl Education, SRHR, and YEE. Our work is gender transformative and includes influencing work at national and sub-regional level.

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

“What” is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success

• Receive and do 100% quality checks for all sponsorship documents;
• Translate, analyze, prepare the list of all letters and send to National Offices before the close of the month;
• Ensure all letters are content appropriate and translate a good dialogue between the sponsors and the child;
• Process cancellations and replacement in the corporate system within – days after receiving the request;
• Making follow-ups on the letters that have been asked for by NOs and ensure they meet the new business rules standards;
• Keep all copies of letters sent to National office in child’s profile (back up);
• Prepare monthly report on the problems identified in the letters per number received/community and send to Sponsorship Coordinator;
• Process WGCs, SCRs and ECO in corporate systems after quality checks and other corporate requirements as per the sponsorship book;
• Ensure by proper follow up that 100% WGCs, SCRs and SCU are sent to sponsors with the time frame of the new business rule;
• Filing and maintaining of SC folders as per sponsorship standards;
• Promotes and abide by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Child Protection Policy, Code of conduct and related mandatory reporting responsibilities;
• Ensuring that all incoming letters are passed on to the field for action two days after receival;
• Make weekly and monthly plans and share with the coordinator;
• Translate all other documents required in the department;
• Liaise with all CDFs on communication quality.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact

• Communications is very vital and this position maintains a daily contact with Sponsorship Coordinator and Community Development Facilitators in order to achieve desired targets;
• An effective working relationship with other functional networks within the PU and with the Sponsorship Manager at the country office for technical back up is necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Gained through education, training, & experience

Knowledge: Education

• Degree in English and communication or Translation and Interpretation.

Experience

• Proven experience as a team player;
• 4 years of experience in translation;
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Good report writing skills;
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrates collaboration skills.

Behaviors

• Ability to work autonomously;
• Familiarity and interest in child Rights and Gender Equality;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong and positive interpersonal relationships;
• Able to work according to set work plans and to meet deadlines;
• Integrity – acts with honesty, diligence and responsibility and professionalism.

Location: Inhambane

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