Switzerland: Translation Coordinator

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, NGO, association based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Norlha is working in several languages and is in need of smooth coordination between the teams to produce important translations on time.

Translation Coordinator (M/F)

Volunteer long-term assignment

Mission and activities

· Guide and monitor translators located around the world (remotely and in-person) in assignments of translations, coordinate their work, acting as a reference for additional information, organising exchange and collaboration among the team;

· Organising team meetings and maintaining the contact with them;

· Collaboration and mediation with other teams in need of translations or other relevant joint activities within Norlha;

· Contribute to translations;

· Monitor and coordinate the work flow;

· In support with HR team recruit new translators.

Candidate Profile

· Engagement and experience in team management, preferably experience with volunteering translators;

· Highly self-motivated and dynamic and well organized personality with a good degree of autonomy, eager to take initiatives and capable to lead and coordinate a team;

· Knowledge of and experience in the management of project, especially reporting;

· Proficient in communication with donors and partners;

· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and/or French.

Norlha offers

· Working for poverty reduction and development of people in need, focus on capacity strengthening;

· Team management experience;

· Enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team;

· Responsibility, autonomy, room for initiative.

Duration and working time: part-time assignment of min 6 months, at 20%

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must be available to come to Lausanne several times per month when necessary.

Location: Merely home-based work with regular visits to Norlha office in Lausanne for meetings

Application Process: please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref. Translation Coordinator

Closing date for application: 10^th of February

Expected start date: as soon as possible, upon mutual agreement

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted