Join our dedicated team, committed to bridging the language gap so that information is available in the right language, for people who need it most. For careers with Translators without Borders (TWB), see the current job vacancies below.
We are a US-registered, non-profit organization with an office in Kenya: our translation training center. Most of our staff work remotely. It allows us to keep overheads down so more of our funds go directly to the important work we do.
Learn more about Translators without Borders – meet the team and read about our Board of Directors.
Pictorial Communication Officer
Contract length: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Travel: some travel in northeast Nigeria
Application deadline: 2 June 2019
About the role: The Pictorial Communication Officer is responsible for implementing TWB’s pictorial communication activities under the supervision of the Accountability to Affected Populations Specialist. – READ MORE.
Communicating with Communities (CwC) Coordinator
Hours: Full-time
Location: Cox’s Bazar – Bangladesh
Application deadline: 19 May 2019
About the Role: The CWC Coordinator is responsible for implementing TWB’s creative, reactive, innovative and constantly relevant CwC project in Cox’s Bazar. – READ MORE.
Sociolinguistic Researcher – Rohingya refugee response
Contract length: until the end of December 2019, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Cox’s Bazar – Bangladesh
Travel: i.e. Minimal
Application deadline: 19 May
About the role: The Sociolinguistic Researcher is responsible for ensuring that TWB is best placed to advise humanitarian partners on issues related to the language, social and cultural factors that influence communication in Bangladesh. – READ MORE.
Program Director – Rohingya refugee response
Contract length: one year, with the possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Cox’s Bazar – Bangladesh
Travel: minimal
Application deadline: 19 May 2019
About the role: TWB is seeking a Program Director (PD) to design and deliver TWB’s response strategy and program plans, including research and learning in Cox’s Bazar – READ MORE.
Evidence and Impact Officer – Rohingya refugee response
Contract length: one year, with the possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Cox’s Bazar – Bangladesh
Travel: i.e. Minimal
Reporting to: Bangladesh Programme Manager
Application deadline: 15 April 2019
About the role: The Evidence and Impact Officer is responsible for ensuring that results-based planning is integrated into program design and that research is used to inform and improve the provision of language services throughout the response. – READ MORE.
Can’t see a position for you?
New vacancies and internships are regularly posted here, so continue to check this page for the latest opportunities.
We rely on the generous support of our many volunteers, both professional translators and specialists in other professions. If you’re keen to join us, volunteer as a translator or check if we have any other volunteer vacancies at present.