Talent Management Specialist, Arabic Speaker at International Rescue Committee

Job description

Requisition ID: req3586

Location: IRC Global

Job Overview/Summary

Reporting to the Director of Leadership Development, this short-term position is responsible for supporting efforts that maintain and enhance ongoing staff development within the IRC’s Arabic-speaking countries and programs. The Arabic Specialist will support programs that facilitate professional development, performance management, leadership development, and other Talent Management programs in Arabic. They will maintain documentation and other internal communications including project plans, communications plans, program materials, etc. This role is global and impacts all Arabic-speaking staff.

The Arabic Specialist supports the Talent Management team in its delivery of programs, by assisting with translation, planning, documentation, communication and implementation for all projects that require support in Arabic. This person will work closely to coordinate with and support the Talent Management individuals responsible for project or program implementation. The Arabic Specialist may also support the IT Integra (ERP) team in Arabic communications as well as planning and facilitating trainings in both English and Arabic.

Major Responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Update and maintain project and work plans for Arabic programs in Talent Management
  • Highlight areas where the project/program may not be on track to responsible program lead
  • Support the implementation of Talent Management processes and programs in Arabic-speaking countries
  • Liaise with local HR Community to support program roll out at a local level
• Facilitation
  • Conduct webinars or trainings in Arabic in areas like program overviews, basic skill trainings, etc, as needed
  • Support the implementation of blended delivery learning programs with pre- and post-event virtual meetings
• Communication & Content Management
  • Draft and maintain training materials in Arabic including trainer guides, participant materials and program-specific communications
  • Review new and existing Arabic translations for alignment with spirit of the original English versions
  • Translate short documents from English to Arabic for distribution
  • Manage communications with key stakeholders for assigned projects and programs

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree

Work Experience: 3-5 years

Experience Working In Middle East a Plus

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Comfortable with Webex or other distance learning tools, Exceptional attention to detail, Ability to prioritize tasks and projects, Ability to work independently, Willing to collaborate with team members on projects

Language Skills: Fluency in Arabic and English required

Working Environment: Standard working environment

Located at IRC’s New York headquarters or remote from another IRC country/city.