About HALO Trust: The HALO Trust is the world's largest international humanitarian Mine Action Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). HALO's mission is to save lives and restore communities affected by Explosive Remnants of War (ERW), including landmines, aircraft and cluster bombs, artillery projectiles, rockets and missiles, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Established in Afghanistan in 1988, HALO now employs nearly 10,000 staff across 28 countries and territories.
HALO's Syria Program: HALO's program in Syria was established in 2016 and is coordinated from offices in Amman, Jordan, and Syria. HALO conducts its projects in Syria through national NGO partners and a HALO Field Office in Kelli, Idleb. Current projects in Syria include Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Non-Technical Survey (NTS), and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE).
HALO Syria is seeking a skilled and adaptable Interpreter/Translator to support its expanding operations. This role is vital in ensuring clear communication across teams, partners, and communities, and in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all translated materials.
Location: HALO Syria Programme
Reports to: Sub-Unit Commander / Operations Manager
Contract Type: Full-time
Travel Required: Yes – including to remote operational sites
Languages Required: Fluent Arabic and English (spoken and written)
Requirements
Job Description and Requirements:
Interpretation (Spoken)
- Provide real-time interpretation (Arabic ↔ English) during meetings, field visits, training sessions, and community engagements.
- Translate instructions and safety briefings on operational sites, including minefields.
- Support communication between HALO staff and local authorities, NGOs, and community members.
- Facilitate day-to-day dialogue within HALO offices, between international staff and operational and support staff.
Translation (Written)
- Translate official documents, reports, contracts, training materials, and correspondence.
- Ensure translations maintain the original meaning, tone, and context.
- Edit and proofread translated documents for accuracy and consistency.
Programme Support
- Assist with the delivery of training sessions and workshops.
- Support data collection, interviews, and case studies.
- Collaborate with departments such as Finance, Logistics and Operations.
All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:
- Work within the framework of HALOs core values and standards.
- Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures.
- Be willing to travel to and work in areas where standards of living may be basic.
- Ensure conduct is appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework
- All HALO staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.
Essential
- Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in translation.
- Ability to work in challenging environments and travel to remote areas.
- Confident and clear public speaker.
- Comfortable with large groups and high profile meetings and presentations.
Desirable
- Previous experience in translation or interpretation roles.
- Experience working with NGOs or in humanitarian settings.
- Administrative and information management skills
- Confident with Microsoft Office, data management and GIS.
- Knowledge of humanitarian mine action or post-conflict recovery.
- Public speaking or training delivery experience.
Working Conditions
- Based in HALO Syria’s Daraa Office, with frequent travel to field locations.
- Some national and international travel may be required.
- Standard working hours with flexibility required during peak periods.
- Accommodation and travel expenses covered for all field deployments.
The role will be based in HALO’s Daraa offices, north of Panorama Park, and the successful candidate will work the following hours as standard:
Sunday 08:00 – 16:00
Monday 08:00 – 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 – 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 – 16:00
Thursday 08:00 – 16:00
Friday n/a
Saturday n/a
The Interpreter will be expected to occasionally work extended hours, as required by the programme – for example, during busy reporting periods, or in order to meet deadlines. Under normal circumstances, this will not qualify as extra hours or overtime.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
How to apply:
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV (no more than 2 pages) and a covering letter (no more than one page). Closing date for applications will be 20th August 2025.
We will be reviewing and processing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
Please note that HALO will not accept incomplete applications, or applications submitted without a cover letter. The cover letter must state why you are suitable for the role, your reason for applying to work for HALO, and any additional supporting information you wish to share with us.