28.3573, Jobs: Arabic; English; Applied Linguistics; Translation: Director of Translation and Training Center, Translation and Interpreting Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University College, Qatar Foundation

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Subject: 28.3573, Jobs: Arabic; English; Applied Linguistics; Translation: Director of Translation and Training Center, Translation and Interpreting Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University College, Qatar Foundation

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Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:54:31
From: Mihaela Ion [mion at hbku.edu.qa]
Subject: Arabic; English; Applied Linguistics; Translation: Director of Translation and Training Center, Translation and Interpreting Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University College, Qatar Foundation

 
University or Organization: Hamad Bin Khalifa University College, Qatar Foundation 
Department: The Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII)
Job Location: Doha, Qatar 
Web Address: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/chss
Job Title: Director of Translation and Training Center, TII
Job Rank: Chair of Department

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Translation 

Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)
                      English (eng) 

Description:

Requirements: 

- Postgraduate degree in Translation Studies or any related field
- 5-10 years of experience in both academic  and business field
- Knowledge of the latest translation services, technologies, methods and
techniques
- Knowledge of local and internal protocols
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills 
- Computer literacy 
- Fluency in English and Arabic; fluency in other languages is preferred
(French, Spanish,..etc.)
Strong managerial skills as well as technical skills

Key result areas: 

- Set the overall strategy and direction of Translation and Training Center in
coordination with the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences 
- Prepare the business plan and annual budget for Translation and Training
Center in line with the guidelines that meet the overall objective of the
Center and organization
- Monitor the annual budget, highlight any variances and ensure that
appropriate measures are taken to maintain the assigned budget
- Maintain Translation Services culture and reputation amongst staff,
customers, key stakeholders and regulatory/official bodies to ensure that the
paid professional services as well as the CHSS continue to set high standards
within the community and internationally
- Research and identify the translation needs of the market and recommend
services to be provided to enhance the Translation and Training Center
offerings to serve a larger audience and meet financial objectives
- Ensure a fruitful collaboration with other Departments at CHSS, especially
as regards the implementation of appropriate student mentorship/internship
programs
- Ensure good relationships are maintained between the Translation and
Training Center and other local, regional and international institutions
- Keep abreast of and adopt current translation methodologies to ensure
Translation and Training Center and the College remain at the forefront of the
market
- Provide regular progress and statistical reports on activities and progress
of the Translation and Training Center, ensuring it meets the required
technical and financial targets
- Oversee the studio/lab and all related equipment and software at the
Translation and Training Center, ensuring that they are functioning
effectively and efficiently as required
- Oversee and monitor the activities of the staff and functions and take
action relating to any required improvements to ensure that the outcomes meet
the objectives of the Translation and Training Center section and the College
- Participate in the hiring and evaluation of staff, ensuring fairness and
equality and that the Translation and Training Center acquires the required
skillS
- Monitor and manage the Translation and Training Center’s academic and paid
services, ensuring operational compliance with the Institute’s and College’s
policies, procedures, rules and regulations
- Attend and represent Translation and Training Center in local, regional and
international conferences as well as at similar institutions and develop and
maintain strong relationships for future collaboration and promotion of the
Institute.
- He/She is responsible for all staff and other resources at the section
- Abide by all QF, HBKU, CHSS and the Institute’s policies and procedures and
ensure all subordinate staff abide by the same
- Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

We offer: 

- Attractive salary and benefits
- Health Insurance
- Housing 
- Tickets

*According to followed policies and procedures
*Benefits may apply for sponsored employees



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: mion at hbku.edu.qa 
Contact Information:
	Mihaela Ion 
	Email: mion at hbku.edu.qa 


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