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.
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Nande Language Officer – Ebola Response – Eastern DRC (national position)
Contract length: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Goma, North Kivu, DRC
Travel: some travel in eastern DRC (up to 40% of the time)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Deadline for applications: 01 December 2019
About the role: The Nande Language Officer, under the guidance of the Program Manager, will be responsible for the high-quality of TWB language services in one or more local languages, in eastern DRC. — READ MORE
Congolese Swahili Language Officer – Ebola Response – Eastern DRC (national position)
Contract length: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Goma, North Kivu, DRC
Travel: some travel in eastern DRC (up to 40% of the time)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Deadline for applications: 01 December 2019
About the role: The Congolese Swahili Language Officer, under the guidance of the Program Manager, will be responsible for the high-quality of TWB language services in one or more local languages, in eastern DRC.
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Evidence and Impact Officer – Ebola Response – Eastern DRC (national position)
Contract length: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Goma, North Kivu, DRC
Travel: some travel in eastern DRC (up to 40% of the time)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Application deadline: 01 December 2019
About the role: The Evidence and impact Officer will be responsible for contributing to the planning and delivery of research to support program aims and to build and maintain systems to measure the impact of our activities. — READ MORE.
Capacity Building Officer – Ebola Response – Eastern DRC (national position)
Contract length: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Goma, North Kivu, DRC with in-country travel
Travel: some travel in eastern DRC (up to 40% of the time)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Application deadline: 01 December 2019
About the role: The Trainer will be responsible for localizing, delivering and monitoring TWB’s training and workshop activities. — READ MORE
Administration and Logistics Officer – Ebola Response – Eastern DRC (national position)
Contract length: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Goma, North Kivu, DRC
Travel: minimal
Reporting to: Program Manager
Application deadline: 01 December 2019
About the role: The Administration and Logistics Officer will be responsible for providing general management support to the TWB Ebola response program. — READ MORE.
Contract length: 1 year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Travel: The position is office-based with very limited travel in northeast Nigeria
Application deadline: 15 November 2019
About the role: The Country Director leads TWB’s Nigeria program with support from the Country Management Team, which s/he empowers to perform collaboratively and efficiently. – READ MORE.
Community Engagement Program Coordinator – Eastern DRC
Contract length: One year, with the possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Travel: Significant travel within DRC – up to 70% of the time
Deadline: 15 November 2019
Reporting to: Eastern DRC Program Manager
About the role: The Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing TWB’s creative, reactive, innovative and constantly relevant two-way communication work in eastern DRC. The Program Coordinator will ensure the timely and effective identification, planning and delivery of activities. – READ MORE.
Contract length: 31 December 2019, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Travel: Some travel in northeast Nigeria (up to 15% of the time)
Reporting to: Nigeria Language Services Coordinator
Application deadline:15 November 2019
About the role: The Shuwa Arabic Language Support, under the guidance of the Nigeria Language Services Coordinator, will be responsible for the high-quality of TWB language services in Shuwa Arabic, in northeastern Nigeria and beyond. – READ MORE
Contract length: 31 December 2019, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Travel: some travel in northeast Nigeria (up to 15% of the time)
Reporting to: Nigeria Language Services Coordinator
Application deadline: 15 November 2019
About the role: The Hausa Language Support, under the guidance of the Nigeria Language Services Coordinator, will be responsible for the high-quality of TWB language services in Hausa, in northeastern Nigeria and beyond. – READ MORE
Contract length: 31 December 2019, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Travel: some travel in northeast Nigeria (up to 15% of the time)
Reporting to: Nigeria Language Services Coordinator
Application deadline: 15 November 2019
About the role: The Kanuri Language Support, under the guidance of the Nigeria Language Services Coordinator, will be responsible for the high-quality of TWB language services in Kanuri, in northeastern Nigeria and beyond. — READ MORE
Contract length: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Goma, North Kivu, DRC with in-country travel
Travel: significant travel in eastern DRC (up to 70% of the time)
Reporting to: Crisis Response Program Manager
Application deadline: 30 November 2019
About the role: The Program Manager leads and coordinates TWB’s program in eastern DRC, starting and expanding from projects already funded. S/he will champion TWB’s organizational culture in DRC, recruit, lead and manage a team driven to achieve. — READ MORE
Education Coordinator – Rohingya refugee response
Contract length: one year, with a possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
Location: Cox’s Bazar – Bangladesh
Travel: i.e. Minimal
Reporting to: Bangladesh Program Director
Application Deadline: 30 November 2019
About the role: The Role: The Education Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing TWB’s creative, reactive, innovative and constantly relevant MTE work in Cox’s Bazar. — READ MORE
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New vacancies and internships are regularly posted here, so continue to check this page for the latest opportunities.
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