Translators
without Borders is a unique non-profit organization that helps humanitarian
organizations communicate more effectively with vulnerable populations in the
right languages. TWB created the first translation and language program specifically
for crisis response and is now deploying that program in north-east Nigeria.
without Borders is a unique non-profit organization that helps humanitarian
organizations communicate more effectively with vulnerable populations in the
right languages. TWB created the first translation and language program specifically
for crisis response and is now deploying that program in north-east Nigeria.
We
are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job
Title: Country
Director/Humanitarian Program Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Title: Country
Director/Humanitarian Program Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Department: Crisis Response
Employment Type: Consultancy
Contract length: 12 months starting April 2018, with the possibility of
extension
Hours: Full-time
Travel: Abuja, and affected areas of the North-east
Background
Access to information in a language a person understands is a human right. Yet
in north-east Nigeria, over 300,000 conflict-affected people are unable to read
or understand the humanitarian information provided to them. Only 16% of a
sample of displaced women over 45 years old and without a formal education
could understand written information in Hausa, the main language of
humanitarian communication. That figure increased to 97% when information was
provided in audio format.
Access to information in a language a person understands is a human right. Yet
in north-east Nigeria, over 300,000 conflict-affected people are unable to read
or understand the humanitarian information provided to them. Only 16% of a
sample of displaced women over 45 years old and without a formal education
could understand written information in Hausa, the main language of
humanitarian communication. That figure increased to 97% when information was
provided in audio format.
The
effectiveness and accountability of humanitarian action is fundamentally tied
to communicating with communities (CwC), which requires particular support
where affected people speak a range of languages. TWB’s initial assessment
found serious gaps in communications. Organizations lack basic information
about the languages spoken and understood by affected people, and struggle to
find either staff or volunteers with the right language skills.
effectiveness and accountability of humanitarian action is fundamentally tied
to communicating with communities (CwC), which requires particular support
where affected people speak a range of languages. TWB’s initial assessment
found serious gaps in communications. Organizations lack basic information
about the languages spoken and understood by affected people, and struggle to
find either staff or volunteers with the right language skills.
TWB
will fill the gap with language services across the humanitarian response,
under grants expected to start in April 2018. This new director will lead on
developing a program of language support that helps people affected by the
emergency access the assistance and protection they need. We are seeking a
proven leader to mobilize a team, plan and oversee implementation of
grant-funded CwC activities, find innovative ways to increase our reach and
impact, and continue to develop the program to meet evolving needs.
will fill the gap with language services across the humanitarian response,
under grants expected to start in April 2018. This new director will lead on
developing a program of language support that helps people affected by the
emergency access the assistance and protection they need. We are seeking a
proven leader to mobilize a team, plan and oversee implementation of
grant-funded CwC activities, find innovative ways to increase our reach and
impact, and continue to develop the program to meet evolving needs.
The
Role
TWB seeks a proven leader and manager with an interest in language and
communication and the impact it can make in improving humanitarian response.
This senior role will lead the TWB Nigeria program, with overall responsibility
for timely and effective identification, planning and delivery of activities,
efficient and transparent financial management, coordination and learning.
Role
TWB seeks a proven leader and manager with an interest in language and
communication and the impact it can make in improving humanitarian response.
This senior role will lead the TWB Nigeria program, with overall responsibility
for timely and effective identification, planning and delivery of activities,
efficient and transparent financial management, coordination and learning.
Note:
This recruitment aims to attract talent with experience and a background in
senior humanitarian program management. Depending on applicants’ profiles, an
appointment will be made to the post of either Country Director (CD) or
Humanitarian Program Manager. In the role description below, the extent to
which the post-holder is fully responsible or will be supported by the wider
organization will depend on the level of the appointment.
This recruitment aims to attract talent with experience and a background in
senior humanitarian program management. Depending on applicants’ profiles, an
appointment will be made to the post of either Country Director (CD) or
Humanitarian Program Manager. In the role description below, the extent to
which the post-holder is fully responsible or will be supported by the wider
organization will depend on the level of the appointment.
Responsibilities
Humanitarian liaison and coordination:
Humanitarian liaison and coordination:
- Advocate
within the humanitarian community in Nigeria for language as an important
tool in the humanitarian toolbox, and a key component of communication. - This
includes generating and using evidence to ensure that issues around
language are taken on board in humanitarian planning, leading efforts to
expand the use of language services and open access to multilingual
resources across the response.
Program
implementation and development:
implementation and development:
- Establish
and lead the program team for an innovative grant-funded intervention to
improve CwC through language support. - Build
relationships with language institutions and translators to produce
high-quality language services. - Lead
the delivery of a cutting-edge language support program, including
building local translation and interpreting capacity to meet the needs of
minority language speakers. - Fund-raise
to sustain the programme and attract resources for innovative new
approaches to communication.
Evidence
and research:
and research:
- Oversee
needs assessments and research on language and communication challenges
for affected people, providing simple, visual, and easily understood
information on language in north-east Nigeria.
Monitoring,
accountability and learning:
accountability and learning:
- Work
closely with the TWB MEL Manager on executing the M&E plan for the
Nigeria program, ensuring flexibility and innovation are incorporated and
embraced, and that the program learns and evolves with need.
Financial
management:
management:
- Hold
overall management responsibility for grant monies allocated to Nigeria
(CD only), monitor the budget and ensure appropriate local controls. - Work
on securing future funding through maintaining good donor compliance and
relationships in current grants, and contributing to developing future
budgets.
Security
management:
management:
- Hold
overall responsibility for security management, keeping abreast of the
changing security climate, and best practice in security management (CD
only), and supporting organizational decision-making and management of
in-country security processes.
Requirements
- 5+
years of project management experience in the humanitarian or development
sector for the Program Manager, 10+ years for the CD - International
humanitarian aid experience and demonstrated understanding of the aid
sector - 5+
years experience of external representation for Program Manager, 10+ years
for CD - Strong
writing skills in English - Proven
experience in security management - Proven
experience in financial management - A
background in managing CwC programming a significant plus - Knowledge
of one or more of the languages of north-east Nigeria a plus - Training
skills and experience a plus - Interpreting
or translation experience a plus - With
a nationality which has a right to work in Nigeria or facilitates a
possible work visa, with willingness and capacity for regular travel in
the country
Qualifications
- The
right candidate is an energetic team player and leader who is ready to run
an innovative program that could shift how the overall response
communicates with communities in north-east Nigeria. - He
or she should be an organized self-starter and excellent representative,
with an understanding of the humanitarian sector and strong management
credentials, and enthusiastic about the importance of increasing access to
knowledge through language. - This
candidate agrees with TWB´s basic beliefs and values and can work
virtually with team members based throughout the world.
Core
Values
Translators without Borders employees and volunteers are made of people who
believe passionately about the value of this work and take personal
responsibility for achieving the mission. Translators without Borders’ mission
and organizational spirit embody the core values established in its strategic
framework:
Values
Translators without Borders employees and volunteers are made of people who
believe passionately about the value of this work and take personal
responsibility for achieving the mission. Translators without Borders’ mission
and organizational spirit embody the core values established in its strategic
framework:
- Excellence:
As the leading voice for communicating humanitarian information in the
right language, Translators without Borders is a leader in the translation
industry and in the non-profit sector. - Integrity:
Translators without Borders believes that every person, whether it is the
people who we serve, our volunteers or our staff, has value, deserves
respect and has inherent dignity. - Empowerment:
Translators without Borders believes in using language to empower people
around the world to control their own development and destiny. - Innovation:
Translators without Borders recognizes and celebrates the power of
innovation to address humanitarian and crisis issues around the world. - Sustainability:
Translators without Borders recognizes that meeting our mission
necessitates establishment and maintenance of a solid financial and organizational
infrastructure. - Tolerance:
Our staff and volunteers are highly knowledgeable and skilled; value each
other, our partner and our recipients; create a supportive work
environment; and, conduct themselves professionally at all times.
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application
Deadline 22nd
March, 2018.
Deadline 22nd
March, 2018.
Note: Translators without
Borders is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion,
and encourages qualified candidates of all genders and from all national,
religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities,
to apply to become a part of our organization.
Borders is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion,
and encourages qualified candidates of all genders and from all national,
religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities,
to apply to become a part of our organization.
