Three quick questions

Are you fluent in French with a love of English-French translation?

Are you someone with an eye for written detail?

And do you have a heart for detainees?

Yes, yes and yes?

Then why not have a think about serving with us in this post? We are a small but fast-growing non-government organisation (NGO) with a heart for detainees, and we need a new team member to help us reach the French-speaking world.

Whilst it would be nice if a professional translator was available to work for us, this appointment could in fact suit a Christian student or another person with a few hours to spare each week. Perhaps you live in France, elsewhere in French-speaking Europe or Africa, or another part of the world. Regardless, if you've got the skills we're looking for and a heart for French-speaking detainees, please read on...

Post description

What would we require of you, and what could you expect of us?

Base

This duties may be performed from home, so you will be based at your usual residence.

Duties

Depending on our fluctuating needs and your particular experience & skill mix, your duties may include:-
- translating written resources (eg patient information leaflets and web articles for professionals) into French;
- producing French sub-titles for English language videos (eg teaching videos);
- interpreting at French-language online teaching events.
You will be taught any necessary new skills and you will not be permitted to serve beyond your competence.

Hours

You will provide part-time service, fitted around your availability.
If your skill mix facilitates you providing interpretation for teaching events, you will need to be available for occasional evening and weekend working.
You will receive annual leave in accordance with the employment laws of the country in which you reside for employment purposes.

Line management

You will be line managed by our Chief Operating Officer (COO) or, in his/her absence, our Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Your line management will be supportive in nature and will include regular performance reviews to enhance your performance and professional growth.

Remuneration & Travel

You will receive the national minimum wage of the country in which you reside for employment purposes.
Travel expenses and other working expenses will be reimbursable.

Person specification

Read on to find out if this position would be a good fit for you…

Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Skills

Essential
- accurate typist when aided by spell checker
- accurate performance in our English-French translation assessment (1)
- competency in using Excel, PowerPoint & Word
- fluent in oral & written English (IELTS 7.5)
- fluent in oral & written French (CEFR C2)
- GCSE English C+ (2)
- GCSE French A+ (2)
- teamworking
- time management
Desirable
- basic knowledge of healthcare issues and terminology
- basic knowledge of Squarespace website software
- completely fluent English (IELTS 9)
- English-French interpretation experience
- English-French interpretation qualification
- English-French translation experience
- English-French translation qualification
- familiarity with both European and African French
- native French tongue
- university graduate

Health & Safety

Essential
- willing to obtain enhanced criminal records check (3)
- willing to undergo in-house induction training

Personal Attributes

Essential
- adaptable
- appreciation of multi-culturalism
- appropriate relationships and personal boundaries
- autonomous worker who takes initiative
- confidential
- highly organised & efficient time user
- polite & respectful
- professional approach to working life
- punctual & reliable
- smart dresser
- sympathy with our aims & values including our Christian ethos
Desirable
- acknowledgement that this work is service unto God
- active Christian faith with ecumenical outlook (4)
- interest in human rights, offender healthcare & social justice
- subscriber to the concept of integral mission