Translation Officer

Date Posted: Friday, 31 January 2014

Industry: Other

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Harare

Job Summary:  Applications are invited from suitable qualified and experienced persons to fill the above position that has arisen at the Bible Society of Zimbabwe.

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Train translators to produce translations that convey accurately and fithfull the meaning of the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts of texts of the Bible and the use of computer software for translation purposes.
• Ensure the accuracy of Bible translations through a variety of checking procedures.
• Provide expert advice to publishers of Bible products in written, audio, video, and other electronic formats.
• Assist in setting up translation projects and in developing and defining the principles and procedures that will need to be followed.
• Organize and direct translation conferences, seminars, and workshops, as needed.
• Submit regular reports to the General Secretary.
• Plan annually for the allocation of time and financial resources relating to their work.
• Maintain up-to-date records on all aspects of translation projects.
• Assist in general management of the Bible Society of Zimbabwe

Requirement:

Person Specification

• PhD in Biblical studies/Linguistics and a Diploma or better in either Biblical
  Studies/Linguistics.
• PhD candidates in Biblical Studies/Linguistics will to study the components they
  do not have will be considered
• Sympathetic to the organization’s Christian orientation
• Translation experience or some practical experience in working with translatiors will be an added advantage.
• Competence in the biblical langurages and the historical and cultural backgrounds of the biblical texts will be an advantage
• To have a working knowledge of at least one of the (major) local languages.
• Communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizing skills and coordination skills are a must
• Computer literate.

Requirements

• Reference from you Church Pastor.
• At least 3 contactable referees.
• A detailed CV
• Proof of qualifications cited in the CV

Applications must me submitted in person to Bible House, 99 Mbuya Nehanda Street, Harare or emailed to admin[at]biblesociety-zimbabwe.org not later than 28 February 2014, Applications received after closing date will not be considered.

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