Burmese Translator - Contractor

About CIR

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations and threats to democracy. We achieve this through open source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media to amplify our impact.

CIR was born out of a determination to expose those spreading harm – online and offline – around the world, particularly in areas of violent conflict, such as Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, harms targeting women and minorities, and influence operations. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.

Role details:

Contract Type: Contractor x 1  

Closing date: September 11th 2026 at 23:55pm

Contract length:  October 2026 – March 2027  

Hours needed for this role:  2.5 - 5 days a week

Location: Remote  

Languages: You must be able to work proficiently in English and Burmese 

About the Project

Myanmar Witness collects, analyses, verifies, and archives evidence related to human rights incidents and violence in the conflict in Myanmar. The project provides reliable information to diverse stakeholders including civil society, media and advocacy organisations and initiatives, as well as to justice and accountability mechanisms holding perpetrators to account.  

Myanmar Witness focuses on documenting harm to civilians, damage to infrastructure, disinformation, and conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It is also building partnerships with civil society organisations reporting on and responding to these issues. 

Main Responsibilities

• Writing high-quality Burmese translations of analytical reports and other analytical products developed by the Myanmar Witness investigative team on conflict incidents and trends in Myanmar. These need to be similar to those on CIR's website focused on Myanmar, adhering to CIR's and MW’s style guides. We anticipate 1-2 reports per quarter (3 months), each approximately 30-50 pages.  

• Translate content between English and Burmese (Myanmar language), and vice versa. 

• Translate and adapt website content, visual assets, infographics, presentations, reports, training materials and multimedia materials, as required. 

• Working closely with the Investigations Manager/ Editor, Project Coordinator and Social Media and Website Manager to understand translation requirements and timelines for analytical products. 

• Working closely with the Investigations Manager/ Editor, Project Coordinator and Social Media and Website Manager to upload Burmese versions of analytical reports to the CIR website, ensuring the formatting is correct.

• Provide ad hoc translation support for website content and other project materials as required. 

• Working with relevant members of the project team, such as the Lead Investigator and other investigators, or members from the Social Media Team, if there is any confusion regarding the content of analytical products being translated in order to ensure accurate translations 

• Working closely with the Social Media and Website Manager and Project Coordinator, who will coordinate team members to review your translations to ensure they align with the Burmese context and coordinate the provision of guidance on this where needed. 

• Working closely with and reporting to the Social Media and Website Manager and Project Coordinator to flag any concerns, and also update on progress delivering tasks. 

Requirements

Essential Criteria: 

• Native or near-native proficiency in Burmese (Myanmar Language). 

• Proven track record of Burmese translations.  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and PDF editing tools. 

• Prior experience conducting translations about research focused on conflict trends and incidents in Myanmar and/or Southeast Asia. 
   

Highly Desirable Criteria:  

• Experience with website management, especially content upload.   
• Demonstrable experience supporting CSOs working in the Myanmar context.

Recruitment Process

To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form questions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which can be conducted remotely unless specified otherwise.

CIR is an equal opportunities employer. If you require adjustments or additional support to complete this process, please let us know in your application. 

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CIR does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are reviewed, and decisions are made, by trained members of staff.

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• Plan your ideas and thoughts
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• Research CIR
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• Invent or misrepresent your skills and experience
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Declaration: By submitting this application, you confirm this represents your own work and experience. Misuse of AI may result in your application being withdrawn from the process.