Urdu [Translation] Director

The Urdu Director will manage and guide a department of volunteer translators working to lower language barriers to mental health information. The importance and impact of mental health are only nascent topics of discussion, especially among immigrant and non-English-speaking communities. Healthcare information is often technical and accurate translations are critical to effectively benefitting communities.

Translated documents will include:

• Consent forms
• Reports
• Information web pages
• Articles
• Blogs

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Chair and organize the language department's meetings
• Review, edit, and assess the quality of final translation drafts
• Liaise between Translators, Reviewers, and the Executive Team
• Hold Translators and Reviewers accountable to deadlines and quality, regularly following up with progress
• Maintain clear and active communication
• Stay up to date with translation guidelines in English and all other languages

General requirements

• Extensive knowledge in the grammatical and formal use of English and Tagalog
• Significant time management and commitment
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Leadership skills and or experience