Translator - Gaza

Role: Translator

Job Location: Deir Al Balah, moving through Gaza AoO

Contract: Initial 6-month period, with possibility of renewal

Hours: The Translator will be expected to perform their duties 5 days per week. A working day is up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 0800 and 1700, Sunday to Thursday.

Reporting to: Team Leader and Operations Manager

About Us:

Since 7th October 2023, the Gaza Strip has seen intense ground fighting and aerial bombardment. The level of sustained conflict has resulted in massive displacement of the local population and damage to the vast majority of buildings in the area, with over 51 million tonnes of rubble and an anticipated EO threat hidden within that rubble. Since the start of this recent conflict HALO has been monitoring the situation and planning a response in coordination with key authorities and the UN. 

The humanitarian mine action sector’s response to the recent conflict is in the early stages of development, with a huge amount of work to do. UNMAS are currently developing standard working practices (SWPs) for key activities, and as such HALO has an opportunity to lean into the establishment of an effective HMA sector in Gaza, whilst making a meaningful difference to the lives of those living in desperate circumstances across Gaza.   

*Please note that this role is for candidates currently residing in Gaza, and is not intended for International applicants*

The Translator/Community Liaison Assistant is responsible for: 

• Translating all terms, including technical terms, as used in HALO’s SOPs

• Accurately translating and interpreting only what is said, without adding information when conducting hazard assessments, and referring questions back to the speaker when asked to elaborate
• Whenever relevant, filter out any culturally inappropriate phrases that might be unintentionally spoken by our international staff members 

• In cases of contentions, chaving the sensitivity to choose words carefully and avoid using sharp and pejorative words 
• Act as main community liaison between HALO teams and the local communities visited, to ensure acceptance of the teams
• Assist with any other duties as requested 

This is a field role, with the expectation of being on the ground with the team and returning to the office to conduct written reports. The Translator will work under the Team Leader in a team, and will take instructions from those above them in the chain of command. 

• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills, to prepare written reports after tasks are completed.
• Punctuality, with the ability to consistently arrive to work on time.
• Valid driving license preferred.

Please submit a CV and a cover letter in English outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by 22nd December 2025.

We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.