الوصف الوظيفي:KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Lead Language Assistant & Language Assistants (x3)
Position Type: Full-Time
Duration/Level of Effort: Permanent, Full-time
Position Location: Ramallah, Palestine
BACKGROUND
Cowater is a global international development consultancy firm that works with partners to deliver technical assistance to governments and the private sector in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Our key technical areas of focus include: public financial management and accountability, revenue reform, customs, trade and investment facilitation, conflict, stability and security, inclusive economic growth, sustainable extractives industries, social service delivery, climate adaptation, monitoring and evaluation, as well as women’s economic empowerment.
Cowater works with a diversified set of development donors, including the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) the European Union (EU), the World Bank, and others. Cowater further counts on a dynamic and diverse team of professionals committed to designing and implementing projects that deliver lasting results for the clients and countries with it whom it works. Cowater’s UK office focusses on FCDO and UK clients.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Cowater is looking for professional translators, interpreters, and language assistants looking to work on high-impact international development projects in Palestine.
We are recruiting for several full-time roles, including a Lead Language Assistant and several junior Language Assistants, ahead of an anticipated FCDO-funded project from February 2026-March 2027.
This is a fantastic opportunity for language experts to contribute to Cowater’s delivery in a fast-paced growth environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Language Assistant
Receive, log, and prioritize translation requests from the client.
Assign tasks to Language Assistants based on workload and expertise.
Conduct quality assurance checks on all written translations before submission.
Maintain a tracking system for requests and delivery timelines.
Act as the primary point of contact for the client regarding language services.
Provide translation and simultaneous interpretation support to the team.
Language Assistant
Translate written documents accurately and within deadlines.
Provide interpretation services during meetings, events, or calls.
Deliver simultaneous interpretation.
Collaborate with the Lead Language Assistant for task allocation and feedback.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.
متطلبات الوظيفة:JOB REQUIREMENTS
Fluency in English and Arabic
For Lead Language Assistant, a minimum 5 years’ experience in professional translation and interpretation, including project coordination. For Language Assistants, a minimum of 2 years.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (reports, workplans, proposals, presentations, etc.)
Ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively with others;
Mastery of the most common IT tools (MS Word, Excel, PPT, Teams);
Capacity to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Conditions of employment:
The position(s) will be full-time and based in Ramallah, Palestine. We are only considering candidates with an existing right to work.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:المسمى الوظيفي: Lead Language Assistant and Language Assistant
آخر موعد للتقديم: 04.12.2025.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: سنتين
عدد الشواغر: 4
التصنيف: اللغات والترجمة
آلية التقديم:APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, or by 4 December.
For your application to be considered, please submit your CV (no more than 2 page-limit) and Cover Letter to
tderrett@tasdeer.ps as follows: “Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position”. Please specify whether you are applying for the role of Lead Language Assistant, or Language Assistant.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.