Dünya Doktorları Derneği
Medecins du Monde Turkey (MDM-T) / Dünya Doktorları Dernegi (DDD) is a Turkish based humanitarian non-governmental organisation that facilitates access to healthcare for populations affected by armed conflict, violence, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty and exclusion.
Our organization collaborates with partners and key stakeholders to implement projects that facilitate access to primary and secondary-level healthcare services to respond to the medical needs of displaced population.
DDD is the 16th member of the Doctors of the World International Network that is committed to meeting the health needs of vulnerable people globally.
Please visit www.dunyadoktorlari.org.tr to learn more.
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Reporting Structure: Based in Hatay, the Translator is under the line management of the Field Manager.
Status:Fixed-term
Expected Starting Date: ASAP
EXPECTED PROFILE
Knowledge & Qualification
• High School or University Diploma
Experience
• At least 2 years of experience in a familiar position,
Languages
• Required: Turkish and Arabic
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work closely with the all team, translating exactly and fully from Turkish / Farsi and vice-versa, everything said by either party in the consultation or conversation;
• Ask questions to the team if words and sentences are not well understood to be sure ideas are well communicated;
• Kindly interrupt the interlocutors when it is needed to have time to translate;
• Behave with self-restraint always and treat interlocutor kindly and with respect;
• Explain in other words if there is some misunderstanding;
• Provide any translation when requested to any other member of the team.
Other:
• Participate in internal work meetings;
• Report any security related issues to the line manager;
• Support operational organization of field trips and DDD activities;
• Any other relevant duties requested by the line manager.
Compliance & Ethics
Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Dünya Doktorları Derneği. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Dünya Doktorları Derneği and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Dünya Doktorları Derneği and amongst beneficiaries served by Dünya Doktorları Derneği.
NB: Considering the purpose and values of the organisation, DDD requests to its employee complete flexibility in term of duties and commitment, as their job description and job title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please be advised that female candidates are highly encouraged.
Dünya Doktorları Derneği is an equal opportunity employer whereby we ensure all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without the practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
How to Apply:
Please apply with your CV and motivation letter in ENGLISH through our website
Closure Date: 07.12.2024
Due to the urgency to fill this post, DDD reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed, therefore early applications are encouraged.
DDD is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
General Information
DDD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.