The IIS secondary curriculum seeks to educate young adults in the faith, history and cultures of Muslim peoples through a multidisciplinary, civilisational and humanistic approach to the study of Islam, including history, social studies, the arts, architecture, literature, science, and philosophy. The curriculum materials are translated into a number of languages.
The Translations Officer will undertake the day-to-day operations for the coordination of the translation of secondary materials from English into Arabic, French, Gujarati, Urdu, and Tajik and other languages. The Officer will coordinate the translation process from manuscript to printing. The postholder will also ensure that all translations meet readability and pedagogical standards at the secondary level and take into account cultural sensitivities.
Responsibilities will include constructing a plan for translations, recruitment of contractual translators and reviewers, working closely with community stakeholders, tracking translations, assisting with the final editing and formatting of materials and ensuring that translations meet budgets and timelines. Duties may also include translating materials in the candidate’s language(s) of expertise.
Ideal candidates will possess a graduate degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics or other language related discipline. Familiarity of one or more of the languages will be an asset. Candidates will have experience in coordinating translation projects, preferably in a publishing environment, excellent administrative and organisational skills along with good interpersonal skills. Applicants will be experienced in translating materials in one or more of the languages mentioned above at the secondary level. Familiarity with Quark Xpress and In-Page software is also desirable.
Please apply online with CV at www.iis.ac.uk (‘Job Vacancies’ link) where you can also download the job description and person specification.
If you have any queries, please email Caroline Gomez in Human Resources cgomez@iis.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is Monday 30 July 2012.
