Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) is one of Germany’s oldest and largest
social welfare organisations with over 200 offices and a membership of 1.2
million. ASB
Indonesia and Philippines aims to build resilience through inclusive and risk
aware development. ASB has been working in Indonesia, in partnership with the
Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs, since 2006. In Indonesia ASB works
directly with partners and communities, and in support of government, to
empower and build resilience through an inclusive whole-of-community approach.
The ASB Philippines Community Resilience Programme was established in 2015 and
has the specific objective of strengthening the resilience of communities
affected by Typhoon Haiyan via local partner led programming & increasing inclusive-DRR
practice across different levels (local to regional). The Philippines programme
is implemented through local partner led projects and is remotely managed from
Indonesia by ASB. A key component of the work that ASB does across the region
is implementing and promoting inclusive risk aware practice. ASB is also a
founding member of the Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Network
(DIDRRN).ASB
is seeking expressions of interest for following position : Terms of Reference Position: Occasional English proof reader and
translator (Indonesia to English) Organiastion: ASB Indonesia & Philippines  Location of work: Home-based Duration of Work: The Occasional English proof-reader
and translator will be hired on a occasional, as needed, basis based on ASB
needs and in negotiation with the position holder. The services of the Occasional
English proof reader and translator will be used on an occasional basis up
until December 2016. Reports to: ASB HR and Administrator Coordinator and
is to coordinate closely with relevant staff member requesting the work. Background: ASB Indonesia and the Philippines is seeking
the services of a professional native English speaker English Proof Reader and
Translator (Indonesia to English) with experience in proof reading English
written by a non-native speaker, and translating from Indonesian to English. The
English Proof Reader and Translator will assist ASB to ensure ASB produced documents
meet a high quality of English. This will include ensuring that the English
language in the document is easy to understand, clearly communicates the
messages that ASB is trying to convey and uses language that is appropriate,
and are suitable for an international English speaking audience.  Purpose: Provide services in producing high quality English
language proof reading and Indonesian to English translation of ASB documents. Key responsibilities & requirements:

• To proof read English documents written
  by ASB staff that are not native English speakers.
• To translate documents in Bahasa
  Indonesian to English.
• To deliver proof read and translated
  documents to ASB within 3 days of agreement of taking on work by the proof
  reader and translator, unless otherwise agreed between the service
  provider and ASB.
• Return all proof read or translated
  documents in word document files.
• To use track changes in word documents
  of proof read documents, so that ASB can clearly see the changes made.
• To follow ASB guidelines regarding
  appropriate language for translation of certain words or phrases.
• To use English language that is politically
  correct, inclusive and respectful in all submitted work.
• To discuss with ASB if there are any
  uncertainties regarding interpretation of language or meaning.
• To keep confidential any information
  that is sensitive or confidential regarding ASB and it’s partner. 

 Outputs·        
Submitted deliverables as per proof reading or translating requests to a
high standard. Skill and Experience Qualifications:·        
Native English speaker.·        
Proven extensive professional experience working as an English
proof-reader, editor and translator (Indonesian to English).·        
Professional certification or degree related to translation and/or
editing desired. ·        
Flexibility and availability to undertake work at short notice. ·        
Able to work to tight deadlines and submit work on time.·        
Takes initiative.·        
Aware of development and inclusive politically correct language.·        
Experience in proof reading or translating international development
work related documents linked to Indonesia. To apply for this work:·        
Submission of a cover letter outlining suitability for the position inline
with the above criteria and availability for occasional work till the end of
December 2016.·        
Submission of a CV which outlines related experience meeting the above
criteria that is no longer then two pages (CVs over two pages will not be
considered).·        
Short example of proof read work (using track changes or before and
after versions) and translation Indonesian to English (Original Indonesian
document and English translation).·        
A professional quote in IDR for work broken down by proposed fee for
proof reading and proposed fee for translation either per word or per page
(including specifications of page layout and font).  Proposed fees must be inclusive of any other
related costs including tax (note ASB will deduct tax on the consultants behalf
based on Indonesian tax laws). ·        
The name and contact details of three related references.·        
Stated willingness to do a short proof reading and translation test over
email at an agreed time. Women and Persons
with Disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications must
be submitted no later than the June 9^th  2016 to [email protected] Late applications,
or applications that do not meet the above criteria will not be considered.Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted by ASB.
  Human Resource DevelopmentArbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Deutschland e.V JL. Kaliurang Km 10 Nglaban RT04 / RW15 Sinduharjo Ngaglik Sleman Yogyakarta 55581 Indonesiawww.asbindonesia.orgwww.asb.de