Volunteer Translator

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Position Title: Volunteer Translator

Team : Finance and Accounting

Reports to : Global Finance Director

Location : Quito, Ecuador

Position Description:

Asylum Access, an innovative nonprofit dedicated to realizing refugee rights in the Africa, Asia and Latin America through legal services, policy advocacy and public education, seeks a Volunteer Translator to support the preparation for the external finance evaluation of fiscal year 2017-2018. This position will start in April 2018 to be able to align the project-based translation work with the external audit plan, which is going to be conducted in late September (2018) at our headquarters office. The ideal candidate will be fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Duties may include but not limited to

• Translation of financial (confidential) information from Spanish to English, including grant letters, bank statements and operating leases
• Translation of communications from Spanish to English, including emails, memos or letters
• Managing filing translated data to support the external audit
• Communicate with other members of the finance and accounting team to ensure that documentation prior to translation is complete and accurate
• Work under the supervision of the Global Finance Director
• Must follow ethical procedures and policies that protect the confidentiality of information

Required Qualifications

• Self starter, self-directed
• Attention to detail; organizational skills
• E xcellent verbal communication and listening skills; strong writing skills in both English and Spanish
• Have strong quantitative skills to be able to understand financial documentation prior to translation work
• Experience is using Adobe Reader and other similar software
• Ability to research, learn and master new concepts, terms, terminology and use them in daily communications
• Basic working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Ms Office and related tools (Docs, Sheets, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the field of auditing

• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups. Candidate should be culturally sensitive
• Project management skills
• May require a bachelor's degree

Dates

This position starts by late April 2018 and continues through late August 2018.

Hours and Location of Work

This position will require a commitment of 20-30 hours per week based out of Quito, Ecuador. The work will be most demanding in July and August in lead up the external audit. The volunteer may be able to work remotely and have a flexible working schedule.

If you are not Ecuadorian or have a resident visa to work in Ecuador, you must apply to the Volunteer Visa prior to traveling to Quito, Ecuador. The candidate is responsible for obtaining a Volunteer Visa at the Ecuador Consulate in the nearest city. Asylum Access will provide the documentation needed for that end. Your volunteering may only start when you provide proof of your Volunteer Visa.

Compensation

This is a part-time, unpaid volunteering role and does not offer access to health benefits and/or any other employee benefits.

Application Instructions to candidates

1. Send your Resume and Cover letter to apply@asylumaccess.org with subject " Volunteer Translator "
2. Please describe your reasons for applying, relevant qualifications, your availability for the project and how you learned about the position.

The Volunteer Translator will gain exposure to some of the complex tasks related to collectively prepare all the documentation required by external auditors to evaluate and understand a year’s worth of transactions.

Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants in need of accommodation during the interview can contact HR - apply@asylumaccess.org

Asylum Access is an equal opportunity employer