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Translation Officer
Duties and Responsibilities.
Train translators to produce translations that convey accurately and fithfull the meaning of the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts of texts of the Bible and the use of computer software for translation purposes.
Ensure the accuracy of Bible translations through a variety of checking procedures.
Provide expert advice to publishers of Bible products in written, audio, video, and other electronic formats.
Assist in setting up translation projects and in developing and defining the principles and procedures that will need to be followed.
 
Requirements
Person Specification
PhD in Biblical studies/Linguistics and a Diploma or better in either Biblical Studies/Linguistics.
PhD candidates in Biblical Studies/Linguistics will to study the components they do not have will be considered
Sympathetic to the organization's Christian orientation
Translation experience or some practical experience in working with translatiors will be an added advantage.
Competence in the biblical langurages and the historical and cultural backgrounds of the Requirements
Reference from you Church Pastor.
At least 3 contactable referees.
Applications must me submitted in person to Bible House, 99 Mbuya Nehanda Street, Harare or emailed to admin[at]biblesociety-zimbabwe.org not later than 28 March  2014, Applications received after closing date will not be considered.
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