Job Description
QUALIFIED TRANSLATOR
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international,
independent, non-profit medical humanitarian organization that delivers
emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, pandemics,
natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF started working in Yemen
since 1986 and have been present in the country continuously since 2007. Today,
MSF works in 23 hospitals across the country and provides support to more than
17 health facilities across 13 governorates, in line with our principles of independence,
impartiality and neutrality. For more information, visit our Arabic website,
www.msf-me.org
Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium in Yemen mission is looking
for Yemeni nationals to recruit for 1 QUALIFIED TRANSLATOR position.
Location: Aden office, PHCCs and outreach
activities in Aden and Lahj governorates
Contract duration: Six (6) months, with the possibility of
extension
Contract type: Fixed-Term contract
Reporting to: Project Medical Referent
Main Purpose:
Performing professional translation activities and delegated
duties depending on supervisor’s specialization and instructions and according
to MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper
representation and translation of MSF activities and core values.
Accountabilities:
- Performing
professional written and oral interpretation and translation activities
according to supervisor’s specialization (e.g. MD, RN, IC, Pharmacy,
Mental Health, Lab, Logistics, Operations, HR), ensuring medical
confidentiality, neutrality and respect towards patients, collaborators,
authorities, military factions and MSF staff.
- Performing
administrative tasks required by supervisor (arrangement of meetings,
minute taking, and follow-up for patient care). Providing necessary
feedback to supervisor following discussions and negotiations and.
Assisting with report writing (MSF and Government required reports),
ensuring that all meeting minutes are recorded and that translated
documents are properly filed
- Depending
on the supervisor’s specialization and the needs of the respective
department, establishing and maintaining professional contacts with
relevant authorities and communicating MSF’s messages to MoH counterparts
and authorities (specifically related to patient care);
- Ensuring
that supervisor is aware of cultural nuances when dealing with MoH
authorities and counterparts to ensure a good working relationship.
Educating supervisor on effective methods of culturally sensitive
communication and informing international staff about local customs,
tradition, etc. that will help in better communication and understanding
of the context.
- Immediately
informing supervisor of any problems that might be linked to individual
behavior (counterproductive and/or culturally insensitivity) and declaring
any “conflict of interest” when asked to translate (e.g. personal
involvement).
- Upholding
MSF’s core principles, values, quality standards and Code of Conduct.
Respecting MSF’s identification materials and not abusing their use aside
from their intended purposes.
- Observing
security rules and regulations, NOT putting self and others in danger.
Promoting and maintaining MSF quality standards
Brief contextual information:
MSF OCB (Operational Center Belgium) has been operating in
the South of Yemen since 2022.
In 2026, Yemen mission will launch a new project based in the capital city
Aden. This will be a comprehensive Primary Health Care program implemented
through two fixed PHCCs and a mobile outreach approach serving four districts
around Aden. One PHCC in located in Aden and the second one is in Al Farshah,
approximately 83 km from the capital.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:
A professional translator will provide oral interpretation
during meetings with authorities, partners, and MoH PHCC team, as well as
written translation of medical and non-medical documents related to the project
activities. The role is essential to ensuring clear, accurate, and culturally
appropriate communication across all project activities.
- Provide
interpretation during meetings with local authorities, community leaders,
and other actors upon need and request.
- Support
interpretation during internal meetings, trainings and visits PHCCs by MSF
international staff.
- Facilitate
effective communication between international and national staff.
- Translate
medical documents (e.g. health education materials, short information
materials and reports).
- Translate
non-medical materials correspondence, administrative documents.
- Ensure
accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality in all translated materials.
- Assist
in reviewing translated materials for quality and clarity.
- Work
closely with medical and non-medical teams to understand medical,
humanitarian terminology and context.
- Maintain
organized records of translated documents.
Job requirements
Education:
- Essential
Higher education
- Preferable
Health Degree
Experience:
- Essential
at least 2 years previous working experience in similar role.
- Experience
as professional translator/interpreter, preferably in humanitarian or
health-related settings and performing administrative tasks
- Desirable
previous experience within MSF or other NGOs
Knowledge:
- Fluency
in local language(s) - essential
- English
(spoken and written) – essential
- Good
computer skills - essential
Location:
- Only
candidates from Aden and Lahj governorates will be considered for the
position
How to Apply
Médecins sans Frontières – Aden Project
Application Information :
- All
interested applicants should apply filling in the GOOGLE FORM through link
or QR Code below.
- Candidates
should submit their CV, Cover Letter, ID and copies of
diplomas/certificates in English language at the following email
address: MSFOCB-Lahj-Aden-Jobs@brussels.msf.org
Link to apply: https://forms.office.com/e/BXR4Z9gF3X
- Please
note that applications without CV and GOOGLE FORM will NOT BE CONSIDERED
- Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- MSF
promotes the inclusion of women and people with disabilities and does not
charge fees or accept
- any
money during the entire recruitment process.
- Selected
candidate will undergo reference and security checks at the end of
recruitment process.
Deadline for submitting applications is on 5th
February 2026