Contract Type: Service Contract
Duty Station: The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 13-15 June 2023
Deadline for Proposal Submission: Monday – May 1, 2023 @ 18.00 Sana’a Time
Background:
The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies (SCSS), an independent and not-for-profit policy and research think tank on Yemen, is calling for applications from qualified interpreters (Arabic/English/Arabic) interested in providing in-person interpretation services during our upcoming conference, the Yemen International Forum, scheduled to take place from 12-15 June in The Hague, Netherlands.
The Yemen International Forum (YIF) is the largest international annual conference bringing together Yemeni civil and political actors to engage in constructive dialogue on the future of their country. The YIF conference is part of a larger initiative that includes consultations with Yemeni experts and stakeholders, production of research based on the conference outcomes, and extensive regional and international shuttle diplomacy that takes place throughout the year. Over 250 participants are expected to participate in this year’s conference.
Interpreters who wish to apply must fulfill the below requirements and submit their CVs (including a list of events they interpreted for) plus quotations. The pre-qualification process will be followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) from applicants resulting in the selection of successful candidate(s).
Main Task:
- Provision of quality, in-person Arabic/English/Arabic interpretation (simultaneous/consecutive) throughout three working days (13 to 15 June 2023), using mainstream terminology.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements:
- Ability to work in-person, with no travel restrictions to the host country.
- A Master’s degree in Interpretation with a minimum of two to three years’ experience as an interpreter (preferably with international organizations).
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- A Bachelor’s degree in Interpretation, with a minimum of five years’ experience as an interpreter, preferably with international organizations.
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- Minimum of eight years’ experience as an interpreter, preferably with international organizations (if the degree obtained is in a different discipline).
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Desirable Criteria:
- A background on Yemen and previous experience working on Yemeni contexts will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their applications to our email [email protected] by Monday- May 1, 2023, @ 18.00 Sana’a Time
*Kindly note the conference takes place over four days (from 12-15 June), but interpreters will be needed for three days (13-15 June).
About Sana’a Center
The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is an independent Yemeni think tank that generates knowledge and contributes to shaping policy on Yemen and the wider region. Established in 2014, the Center has established its credibility through its independence, rigorous analysis, and ability to engage constructively across political divides. Its team is highly mobile and multilingual, with the main office in Yemen and staff working from locations across Yemen, the Middle East, and international capitals.
The Center’s work covers political, economic, social, and environmental sectors in Yemen and is delivered through research, community engagement, convenings, and technical advisory services in both Arabic and English. To maintain the quality and reach of its field-based programming, the Center is seeking a Coordinator to oversee activities on the ground, strengthen and expand relationships with national and local authorities, community actors, and partners, and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of field activities across governorates.