Translator
- Career Category: Translation / Interpretation
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Based on Experience
ACCOUNTABLE TO: MEAL Manager
LOCATION: Battambang Province with occasional travel within Cambodia
OPEN TO: Cambodian Applicants
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time, 12 months Fixed Duration Contract
START DATE: 01 August 2026
The role
The Translator works closely with the MEAL Manager to provide high-quality translation, interpretation, and administrative support. The primary focus of this role is translating official organisational documents (such as policies and procedures) between English and Khmer, while ensuring strict quality control and timely delivery.
Additionally, the translator will maintain a structured database of translated materials, provide verbal interpretation for multinational events like the EPIC Summit, and handle general clerical tasks to support smooth day-to-day operations and emerging organisational needs.
While the key Responsibilities and Tasks assigned to this role are listed below, the translator may also be required to address cross-cutting and emerging issues that may impact the effective operation of the organisation and its projects.
- R1: Responsible for translating and ensuring the quality control and on-time delivery of translations of documents and publications from English to Khmer and vice versa.
- Translate complex official documents, technical publications, reports, and correspondence accurately while maintaining the original tone, context, and meaning.
- Proofread and edit translated materials to check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and cultural nuances before final submission.
- Cross-reference specialised terminology using established glossaries and dictionaries to ensure consistency across all Khmer and English publications.
- Manage timelines and prioritise multiple translation projects simultaneously to meet strict institutional deadlines.
- R2: Keep and update a database of translated documents, publications and other materials.
- Develop and maintain a structured digital archive/file-naming system for all translated documents, ensuring easy retrieval for the team.
- Build and update a glossary of frequently used technical terms, acronyms, and organisational jargon in both English and Khmer.
- Back up translated materials regularly to secure cloud storage or internal servers according to the organisation system and process.
- Track version history of documents that undergo periodic updates to ensure the team always accesses the most current translation.
- R3: Performs interpretation as and when required.
- Provide consecutive interpretation during internal meetings, workshops, conferences, and official events.
- Accompany international staff or delegates during field visits and community meetings to facilitate clear communication with local stakeholders.
- Review meeting agendas and background materials in advance to prepare for high-stakes interpretation assignments.
- R4: Performs a variety of clerical tasks including typing, making copies, collating information, gathering resources and preparing materials.
- Type, format, and layout translated documents to match the original formatting (e.g., aligning text with images, tables, or charts).
- Prepare physical and digital packages of materials (photocopying, printing, and binding).
- Conduct preliminary desk research to gather reference materials, data, or context needed for upcoming translation projects.
- Assist with general office administrative tasks as assigned by MEAL Manager and/or Senior Leadership.
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
- Interpret and translate between two languages (English and Khmer)
- Follow instructions accurately including written and oral directions
- Good written English and Khmer
- IELTS certificate of 5.5 or above; or equivalent
- Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and partners
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted during performance of job duties
- Prioritise work in order to meet deadlines and maintain schedules
- High level of initiative, a self-starter, capable of working unsupervised
- Results-oriented individual keen to develop the skills of others to help achieve those results
- Willing to work hard and set an example to colleagues at all levels of the organisation
- Respected and respectful with a high level of honesty and integrity
- Innovative and creative attitude to change and improvements with a willingness to share ideas and identify opportunities for improvement
- People-centric and capable of building and maintaining trusted relationships
- Highly motivated and looking to develop a productive independent working career
