Indonesia Translators

Environmental Justice Foundation; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on environmental justice seeks translators fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and proficient in English for temporary freelance positions. Responsibilities include producing translated transcripts, translating documents between Bahasa and English, and inputting information into database systems. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in translation. This role offers remuneration per transcript and targets 100 transcripts within 4 to 5 months.

Qualifications

• Required fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and professional proficiency in English.
• Degree in environmental science, social studies, or related field preferred.
• Experience in producing subtitles in Bahasa is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce translated transcripts based on interviews.
• Translate documents as needed between Bahasa and English.
• Input information from transcripts into database systems.

Skills

Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia

Professional proficiency in English

Experience in translation services

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Mission

EJF works internationally to inform policy and drive systemic, durable reforms to protect our environment and defend human rights. We investigate and expose abuses and support environmental defenders, Indigenous peoples, communities, and independent journalists on the frontlines of environmental injustice.

Responsibilities

• Produce translated transcripts in English based on interviews conducted in Bahasa Indonesia (EJF will provide an interview transcription template).
• Translate documents from Bahasa into English and vice versa, as needed.
• Identify and accurately input the information obtained from interview transcripts into EJF's database systems.
• Demonstrable experience in providing translation services and producing interview transcripts in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Ideally, the candidates are also experienced in producing subtitles in Bahasa Indonesia and/or English for films.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and professional proficiency in the English language (indicated by at least one English proficiency test certificate, including IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or TOEFL IPT).
• A degree in any relevant discipline (environmental science, social and political studies, social development and welfare, anthropology, sociology, etc.). Preferably, the candidates also possess knowledge related to IUU fishing and forced labour or modern slavery issues.

Position Details

• Type of appointment: Temporary (freelance and output-based)
• Number of positions available: 2
• Remuneration: IDR350,000 (US$22.5) - IDR400,000 (US$24) per transcript produced. Payment disbursed monthly, as per invoice.
• Duration of work: 4 to 5 months, provided that the target of outputs (100 transcripts per transcriber/translator) has been met.
• Location: Based in Indonesia
• This position is open to Indonesian nationals only