Translator - English/Somali

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) is seeking a qualified English/Somali Translator to provide high-quality translation and language editing services for programme documents during the Damal II inception phase and implementation period. The Translator will support the translation of legal, technical, and programme documents to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility for government counterparts, justice institutions, implementing partners, and community stakeholders. The role involves translating legal, technical, policy, and programme documents between English and Somali, reviewing translated documents for technical accuracy and consistency, maintaining confidentiality of programme documents, and working closely with the Damal II Programme team to ensure timely delivery of assignments. The consultant is expected to deliver high-quality translations, edited and proofread bilingual documents, and weekly progress updates to the Programme Manager. Final translated documents must be provided in Microsoft Word format, incorporating all agreed revisions.

University degree in Law, Linguistics, Translation, International Relations, Social Sciences, or another relevant discipline; at least three (3) years of professional experience translating legal, governance, justice, or development documents; demonstrated experience translating reports, manuals, policies, training materials, and technical publications; previous experience working with international organizations, government institutions, or donor-funded programmes is highly desirable; candidates may be requested to provide samples of previous legal or technical translation work; native or professional fluency in Somali; excellent written and spoken English; demonstrated ability to accurately translate complex legal and technical terminology while preserving meaning and context; strong understanding of Somaliland's legal and justice systems; knowledge of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), customary justice, and formal justice institutions; familiarity with legal terminology and governance-related documentation; excellent proofreading and editing skills; strong attention to detail and commitment to quality; excellent communication and organizational skills.