• Translate, edit, and proofread Arabic and English texts ensuring accuracy, clarity and uniformity of terminology.

• Review and revise Arabic and English texts translated by NO-B, short-term translators and interns ensuring accuracy, clarity and uniformity of terminology.

• Translate, revise, edit, proofread and rewrite documents and publications of the Regional Committee, technical papers and publication materials in the Office.

• Upon request, revise outsourced publications.

• Assign and follow up outsourced contracts for translation publication.

• Translate into Arabic, edit, proofread RD's addresses and speeches.

• Translate into Arabic, edit, proofread abstracts of papers to be published in HQ and EMRO journals.

• Translate into Arabic, edit, proofread the contents of HQ and EMRO web-sites.

• Establish and maintain standards for Arabic publications and terminology

• Provide required advice and guidance to NO-B translators, short-term linguists, interns and external collaborators.

University degree in translation or languages.

At least 5 years of experience in language services (translation/revision/editing).

Working knowledge in UN agencies is an asset.

Ability to use standalone/network-based Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT)  applications/tools.

Excellent knowledge of editorial and terminology work and in production aspects of technical papers and books.

Ability to work under pressure.

Familiarity with health related; Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

Essential: Expert knowledge of English and Arabic

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French