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.
Contract length: Up to 40 days between July – September 2019
Travel: One or two trips to northeast Nigeria (maximum 40 days)
Application deadline: 30 June 2019
About the role: The team of consultant(s) will lead this research, including working closely with TWB relevant staff members to design the most innovative and appropriate methodology for this research. – READ MORE
Contract length: one year, with the possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Travel: Some travel within Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin – up to 20% of the time
Reporting to: Country Director
Deadline: 30 June 2019
About the role: The Program Director (PD) is a member of the Country Management Team. S/he designs and oversees the implementation of program plans, ensuring program quality and coherence. – READ MORE.
Kibaku (Chibok) Community Team Leader
Contract length: until the end of December 2019, with the possibility of extension/ national position
Hours: Part-time (50%)
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Travel: some travel to field locations in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states
Application deadline: 30 June 2019, at 5:00 pm Nigeria time
About the role: The Kibaku Community Team Leader will be responsible for delivering high-quality Kibaku language translation, terminology development, and training services to humanitarian organizations in north-east Nigeria. – READ MORE
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: 30 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.
Crisis Response Partner Coordinator
Contract length:12 months (secondment cover)
Hours: Full-time
Location: Home-based
Travel: Minimal (less than 20%) short-term deployments to country offices
Application deadline: 24 June 2019
About the role: The Crisis Response Partner Coordinator collaborates closely with key stakeholders across the Language Services Team and Crisis Response Team to ensure timely delivery of language services relating to TWB’s Crisis Response operations. – READ MORE.
Translation Project Management Intern
Contract length: 6 months
Hours: Part-time (50%) week-ends
Location: Home-based (preferably located in GMT to GMT+2 locations)
Travel: No
Application deadline:24 June 2019
About the role: The Translation Project Management Intern will assist the Project Officers in coordinating translation projects, ensuring that they are completed efficiently and within the expectations of TWB management and partner organizations/clients. – READ MORE.
Communicating with Communities (CwC) Coordinator
Hours: Full-time
Location: Cox’s Bazar – Bangladesh
Application deadline: 23 June 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.
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: 23 June 2019
About the role: The Program Director (PD) is a member of the Country Management Team. S/he designs TWB’s response strategy and program plans, ensuring program quality and coherence. – READ MORE
Head of Development/Fundraising and Communications
Hours: Full time
Location: Home based, preferable available during working hours in Europe
Application deadline: 16 June 2019
About the role: The Head of Development/Fundraising and Communications will develop and implement the global fundraising and communication strategy for TWB in close collaboration with the Executive Director. – READ MORE
Fundraising and Partnerships Intern
Contract length: 6 months
Hours: 20-40 hours, negotiable depending on availability
Location: Home based, preferably in Europe
Travel: None
Application deadline: 15 June 2019
About the role: The Fundraising & Partnerships intern will support the Development/Fundraising team to administer and onboard new potential NGO partners for TWB’s language services, as well as carrying out other tasks related to individual and corporate donors, sponsors and supporters. – 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.