مطلوب موظفين عدد ٤ للعمل لدى منظمة هولندية تعمل على حماية الاطفال من الحروب في الاردن - الرواتب مميزة

 

تعلن منظمة طفل الحرب - هولندا في الاردن عن حاجتها الى :

Transcriber ( four opportunities)

Rate per hour of recording is

144 Jds (one hundred and forty four Jds) estimated to be  12 hours of recordings per month for two months

Start date

Beginning to mid Dec ( full time attention required as soon as the recording is available)

Brief description

War Child Holland (WCH) is an independent and impartial international non-governmental organization investing in a peaceful future for children and young people affected by armed conflict. We strive to empower children and young people while enabling adults to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of conflict affected children and young people. As part of our care system for children affected by armed conflict, the Research and Development Department will be developing and testing a family-focused intervention in Jordan, with funding from GIZ. While the language used for data collection is Arabic, the research team will require the raw data (collected in the form of Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and Key Informant Interview (KII) audio recordings) to be simultaneously translated and transcribed in English.

 

Objective of the job

The recruited persons will support the Nurturing Families Research Project in Jordan as a transcribers and translators. As part of this assignment, the transcribers will be responsible for the verbatim transcription and translation of qualitative data (Interviews, FGDs) recordings from Jordanian, Syrian, and Iraqi families residing in the eastern Amman area (Hashmi Al Shamali). For this phase of the research, we’ll be collecting approximately 90 hours-worth of qualitative data recordings . The assignment is expected to begin in early to mid-December 2020. While we will be dividing the material across 3-4 different transcribers, highest preference will go to those able to take on a larger portion of the recordings themselves. Selected candidates will be contracted on monthly basis for the duration of two months. During the two months, they’ll be expected to work on the transcription of 22 -30 hours’ worth of recordings each. The assignment is for phase I, similar assignment will be available during phase II and phase III of the research June 2021 and Dec 2021 transcribers chosen for this assignment whom proved good quality work will be asked to continue with future assignments.

Result areas (max 5)

Provision of Verbatim Arabic to English Translated Transcripts:   Though FGDs and KIIs are to be conducted in Arabic, the transcribers will be expected to transcribe audio recordings they’re provided in English directly. Transcribers are also expected to simultaneously transcribe and translate to English each of the recordings into a separate word file. Files are expected to include time tags indicating: Portions of the recording that were unintelligible Disruptions to the recording Pauses or breaks English Transcripts are to be shared directly with the Research Coordinator as soon as they’re completed on a rolling basis and in accordance to the agreed-upon timelines. Transcribers are also expected to report back on any challenges or difficulties experienced during the transcription. Performance Objective: Punctual and timely provision of high quality English Verbatim transcripts as per the above guidelines. Adherence to War Child’s Policies and Guidelines:   Transcribers are expected to sign on, and adhere to the different relevant War Child policies including the Safeguarding and Integrity Frameworks.   Transcribers are also expected to adhere and comply to the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). This includes ensuring the assignment is carried out with utmost attention to maintaining participant confidentiality and ensuring safe storage and transfer of their data. This includes not sharing with external parties any information pertaining to: Respondents identities. The recordings and transcripts themselves. Respondents opinions or views. Any information shared by War Child as part of this assignment.   Performance Objective: The adherence to the relevant War Child and Research Policies.

Profile

Knowledge Knowledge and familiarity with at least one of the local dialects spoken by the participants in East Amman- Jordanian, Iraqi, or Syrian. Familiarity with more than one of these dialects is highly preferred.

Experience  At least one year of proven experience in the transcription of Arabic audio files and simultaneous translation into English. Prior experience on translation of MHPSS, psychological, medical materials from Arabic to English is highly preferred.

Skills   The ability to provide directly translated transcripts from Arabic to English. Time management skills and the ability to promptly work on transcription as recordings are received.

Competencies  Responsiveness and ability to provide transcriptions in a timely manner is a must.

Apply by sending your CV and cover letter to :

Info.jordan@warchild.nl before 18 Nov 2020