Interpretation and Translation

We are currently recruiting Professional Interpreters and Translators for a full-time, hourly-based position supporting a governmental donor. This opportunity is onsite in Jerusalem and the West Bank. 

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in:
  

  • Meetings with senior government officials
    

  • Field training environments (physically active settings)
    

  • High-level briefings and official functions
    

• Deliver real-time interpretation for complex conversations, often requiring a high level of technical or sector-specific terminology.
  

• Translate written documents (Arabic ↔ English) across diverse fields with no page limit, including:
  

  • Legal, medical, military, engineering, HR, logistics, IT, and governmental texts
    

  • Official correspondence, reports, and legal documents
    

  • Meeting minutes (3-day turnaround)
    

• Maintain accuracy, tone, and intent of the original documents through rigorous quality control and proofreading.
  

• Utilize specialized knowledge in law enforcement and public safety terminology.
  

• Collaborate closely with other interpreters, translators, and project managers to ensure language consistency and quality.
  

• Be available for on-call assignments, including short-notice deployments.
  

• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct, especially in handling sensitive materials.
  

• Days:
  

  • Jerusalem: Sunday–Friday
    

  • West Bank: Sunday–Thursday
    

• Hours:
  

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    

  • Overtime or fieldwork may be required with 20-hour advance notice
    

• Minimum 2 years of experience in professional interpretation and translation.
  

• Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and English, both spoken and written.
  

• Accredited degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
  

• Proven ability to handle complex and technical language in at least some of the following sectors:
  

  • Legal, military, engineering, medical, HR, logistics, IT, and governmental
    

• Experience in simultaneous interpretation with high linguistic accuracy.
  

• Proficiency with translation technology tools such as CAT tools and interpreting equipment (preferred).
  

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
  

• Physically able to work in demanding field environments as needed.
  

• All candidates must be based locally in Jerusalem, the West Bank or Jordan. 
  

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in prior experience in government or security-related interpretation.