Job Description

Position: Translator
Location:  Aden with regular field visits (Tur al-Baha and Al Qabbaytah districts)  
Type of contract:  Service contract                                                          
Administrative supervisor:  Project Coordinator   
Technical Supervisor: N/A
Reference:  26-10
Duration:  One month

ABOUT ADRA: The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is an independent, humanitarian agency established for the specific purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief.  ADRA Yemen pursue a mission of changing the world by uplifting one life at a time. ADRA International serves over 100 countries and is present in Yemen since 1995. Its programs are supported by various country-based and international donors. It has presence in different Governorates in Yemen responding to 6 areas of humanitarian sectors. ADRA Yemen is undertaking programs in Yemen in the fields of health, nutrition, WASH, food security, livelihoods, and protection.

Safeguarding:

ADRA Yemen organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risks and children in the targeted communities, as well as the welfare of all ADRA Yemen representatives. ADRA Yemen expects the post holder to adhere to and share this commitment.
All necessary measures for safer recruitment would be required including thorough background checks.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Translator with strong translation skills in the researches and demonstrated experience in conducting studies and academic researches Translation. He/she should have excellent English language skills, with the ability to interpret, translate, and accurately convey meaning between Arabic and English.
The Translator will support the PhD Fellow in conducting interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and other data collection activities with beneficiaries in the field. This includes providing real-time interpretation from Arabic to English during data collection to ensure accurate transcription and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide interpretation between Arabic and English during interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and other research activities.
• Translate written materials (e.g., consent forms, research tools, and questionnaires) between English and Arabic.
• Provide cultural interpretation by advising the PhD Fellow on local customs, values, and social norms within farming communities in Lahj and across Yemen.
• Engage in discussions on climate change, food security, and humanitarian/development contexts in Yemen to support the research process.
• Support discussions on the interpretation and linguistic nuances of Arabic terminology used in the research.
• Undertake field travel to support interviews and FGDs (including travel from Aden to villages in Tur Al-Baha and Al-Qabbaytah districts).
• Coordinate interview schedules with beneficiaries and support logistical arrangements, including transportation and meeting locations.
• Adhere to the organization’s safeguarding framework, including Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child protection, anti-harassment, and ethical conduct policies, ensuring alignment with international standards (e.g., Core Humanitarian Standard, UN CRC).
• Promptly report safeguarding concerns or violations through designated channels, maintain confidentiality, and participate in mandatory safeguarding training to uphold a safe, inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
• Any other related duties as assigned by direct and technical supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Languages Translation (English – Arabic), or Engineering, or Social Sciences, or Agricultural Sciences, or a related field is required. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in translating studies and academic research. 
• Excellent command of both Arabic and English languages (written and spoken) is required.
• Excellent translation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).

ADRA’S VALUES:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles; our key values: 

• Connected    
• Courageous
• Compassionate                                 

How to Apply

• The deadline for receiving applications is Monday, May 18, 2026
• Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by  CLICKING HERE
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Submit only one application per position.
• Females are encouraged to apply.