Translations Editor

Translations Editor (French)Location: Global (any country our client is registered to employ)Salary: Market-related (UK benchmark: £35,096)Contract: Full-time, Permanent or Local EquivalentOverviewOur client is seeking an experienced French Translations Editor to join their Communications for Development function. This role ensures high-quality French translations across a wide range of learning, training and digital resources, supporting audiences primarily in Francophone Africa.You will manage end-to-end translation workflows, collaborate with a network of freelance linguists, and contribute to developing translation standards, processes and digital tools. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled linguist with strong editorial judgement and cultural insight to support global knowledge-sharing and multilingual communication.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available depending on location.ResponsibilitiesOversee translation workflows for French-language content, ensuring accuracy and consistency across publications, training materials, digital resources and multimedia outputs.Coordinate and quality-assure work delivered by freelance translators and proofreaders.Apply strong editorial judgement to ensure translations align with organisational standards, tone and audience needs.Strengthen translation processes, including the use of translation management systems, CAT tools and AI-supported workflows.Provide cultural and linguistic insight relevant to Francophone African contexts.Manage multiple translation projects concurrently, delivering high-quality outputs to agreed deadlines.Contribute to improving translation guidelines, best practice and cross-team collaboration.RequirementsNative-level French proficiency and excellent command of English (written and spoken).Proven experience in translation and/or proofreading between English and French, ideally using CAT tools or translation management systems.Experience managing translation projects and coordinating freelancers.Strong understanding of Francophone African linguistic and cultural contexts.Excellent editorial skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight timelines.Experience working with digital content, publishing workflows or AI translation tools (desirable).Prior experience within a values-driven or faith-based organisation is advantageous.Alignment with the organisation's values and ethos is required.BenefitsA competitive, location-based salary and benefits package is offered, including:Hybrid or flexible working arrangements (for UK-based candidates: approximately two days per month in the office).Learning and development opportunities.Supportive, collaborative work culture.Opportunity to contribute to global knowledge-sharing and multilingual communication.Full benefit details will be provided during the recruitment process.Application ProcessThe organisation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourages applications from individuals currently under-represented in similar roles. Adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility.Safeguarding checks and identity screening will form part of the recruitment process.