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.
Consultant — Arabic Speaking Researcher – Study on the role of language in PSEA reporting
Contract length: 3 months full time
Location: home based
Travel: none
Application deadline: 5 January 2020
About the role: The consultant will work under the supervision of a Lead Research and be responsible for remote research support including but not limited to — READ MORE
Contract length: 6 months (renewable once)
Location: home-based
Travel: none
Start date: January 2020
Deadline for applications: 31 December 2019
Reporting to: Crisis Response Program Manager
About the role: The Crisis Response Intern will work closely with the Crisis Response Program Manager and the wider Crisis Response team. — READ MORE
Language Associate (volunteer position)
Hours: 6 hours per week
Location: Remote – from home
Deadline for applications: 15 December 2019
About the role: As a TWB Language Associate, you’ll be the main contact point for the volunteer translators who work in your chosen language. You’ll generally make it easy for them to provide language services to our nonprofit partners. — READ MORE.
Language Associate (volunteer position)
Hours: 6 hours per week
Location: Remote – from home
Deadline for applications: 15 December 2019
About the role: As a TWB Language Associate, you’ll be the main contact point for the volunteer translators who work in your chosen language. You’ll generally make it easy for them to provide language services to our nonprofit partners. — READ MORE.
Consultant – Study on language and format in Education in Emergencies guidance
Contract length: 86 days
Travel: Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Northeast Nigeria
Application deadline: 18th December 2019
About the role: The consultant will be responsible for the design, implementation, management and delivery of the research — 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.