The Foundation for Access to Rights (FAR) is hiring an Arabic-language translator on a fee basis. Candidates are selected on a best price–quality ratio basis.

Requirements

• Secondary education or higher
• Excellent command of Arabic; very good command of Bulgarian or English
• Excellent written communication skills and good command of social media (Facebook, TikTok, Telegram)
• Familiarity with refugee and migrant communities in Bulgaria
• Advantage: practical experience with local Arabic-speaking communities
• Advantage: familiarity with the Refugeelight.bg platform

Key tasks

• Two-way communication: disseminating reliable information across FAR's social channels; directing beneficiaries to Refugeelight.bg and the “Request Assistance” tool
• Written translation: articles, information materials, documents and content for Refugeelight.bg
• Interpreting: simultaneous interpreting at FAR's Sofia office (lawyer–client), online, and at in-person information sessions
• Monitoring online disinformation and relaying community feedback to improve services

Terms

• Remote work with periodic in-person engagements in Sofia
• We provide a work phone for communication with FAR's beneficiaries
• Pay based on volume of work completed
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Application deadline: 11 August 2026

How to apply

Send the following to office@farbg.eu:

• cover letter (up to 700 words)
• CV
• proposed hourly rate and rate per translated page
• contact details for two references

Email subject line: “Application – Arabic Translator – [First Last name]”

Applications are evaluated on a price–quality basis (experience, competence, and proposed rate).