Job Title: Translator/Interpreter (English - Sorani & Vice Versa)
Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (KRI), with frequent travel to project sites across Kurdistan
Type of position: Employment Contract, Full-time
Position Status : National
Length of Contract: 12 Months
Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package designed to recognize skills and experience, with benefits tailored according to employee status. Local Compensation Package: includes local transportation allowances.
About SEED: SEED is a women-led, local NGO in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, dedicated to creating a thriving society by advancing social protection and human development. We support individuals, empower communities, and strengthen systems to drive lasting change and equal opportunity. With a focus on collaboration, we promote gender equality, protect children, combat human trafficking, and improve mental health and well-being. SEED’s holistic, locally-driven approach integrates transformational services, community development, training and education, and advocacy to create sustainable impact. SEED is committed to creating a just, equitable society where everyone's rights are protected, with healthy families and strong communities, and a future where everyone can thrive.
Role of the Translator/Interpreter (English - Sorani):
The Translator/Interpreter will be responsible for providing high quality translation and interpretation support across various organizational communication materials which involves translating written and oral communication into a clear, accurate and grammatical correct language. The role also provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretations for meetings, training sessions and events.
In addition, the translator/Interpreter will also ensure all translated materials are thoroughly proofread, edited and finalized to meet professional standards. Also, this role entails providing administrative support such as archiving, filing, printing and scanning for Programs team and other team members, as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret and translate written and oral communications for formal letters, PR materials, social media posts, and other communications pieces.
- Translate program documents (operational and technical), as assigned.
- Provide documents in correct grammatical format as a well-expressed final version of the translated text, usually as a word-processed document.
- Provide simultaneous and consecutive translation/interpretation support for training courses, meetings, and events.
- Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
- Provide administrative (archiving, filing, printing, scanning etc.) support to the Program Officers, and others as assigned.
Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in English Language or another relevant area.
- At least three years relevant experience; international NGO or interpretation in a training/classroom setting, a plus.
- Excellent verbal and writing language abilities in English, and Kurdish Sorani.
- Experience working with simultaneous interpretation equipment.
- Knowledge of technical terms within the field of mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) or humanitarian work, a plus.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet deadlines .
- Willingness to work under pressure.
To Apply:
- Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this LINK no later than October 28, 2025.
- Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only complete applications will be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Safeguarding Statement
SEED staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities professionally, respecting SEED’s Code of Conduct and Policies. SEED is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members as part of our commitment to a safe and harmonious work environment.