Editor and Translator, Dean of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Grant Position

Job Purpose: The job holder will support the project’s research outputs and contribute to bilingual, Arabic and English, knowledge dissemination in accordance with the Project’s strategic plan.

Core Responsibilities:

● Editing and Proofreading: Edit, proofread, and review policy papers, reports, articles and

commentaries under the supervision of the research manager and principal investigator

● Translation and Language Support: Translate documents and posts between Arabic and English, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural sensitivity

● Transcription: Transcribe interviews and podcasts to support research outputs and archiving

● Public Communication: Support preparation and review of public calls, posts, and event materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and bilingual accessibility

● Event Support: Assist the research team with translation and editing for seminars, workshops, and events

● Collaboration: Work closely with the research team to align editorial and translation outputs with project goals

● General Support: Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

● Bachelor’s degree in social and political sciences or other relevant fields in the humanities

● Professional degree in editing and translation is a plus

● A minimum of five years of professional experience, with three years in professional editing

● Experience in editorial services and institutions

Skills:

● Organizational: Good time management, ability to manage a complex workload and work to tight deadlines

● Communication: Good verbal and written communication with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff

● Language Proficiency: Excellent command of Arabic and English

● Knowledge of French is highly desirable

● Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: High teamwork skills and excellent interpersonal and

networking skills

This position is open until December 7, 2025

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.

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