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BAYDAA SHARQI

Freelance Translator & Consultant
Tikrit

Summary

Experienced Arabic-English Translator with a background in humanitarian field operations. Skilled in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, accurate document translation, and communication with government and international teams. Known for precision, adaptability, and quick learning of technical vocabulary.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Freelance Translator & Consultant

Self-employed, IQ
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide high-quality translation and interpretation services (Arabic <> English) for international organizations, NGOs, and private sector clients.
  • Specialize in sensitive and high-stakes humanitarian fields, including mine action and clearance operations, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Support coordination and communication between international teams, local authorities, and affected communities in conflict-affected areas.
  • Develop and review technical documents, reports, training materials, and standard operating procedures related to humanitarian and security projects.
  • Advise clients on cultural and linguistic nuances to enhance the effectiveness of messaging and stakeholder engagement.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Business Strategy Coordinator

Darjah Company
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and tracking the progress of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective execution across teams.
  • Prepare detailed reports on market trends, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives to provide actionable insights for senior management and inform decision-making.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to support business objectives.
  • Identify potential risks impacting strategic goals and operations, advise on risk mitigation strategies, and develop contingency plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments (finance, operations, etc.) to ensure the smooth execution of strategic initiatives and their alignment with company priorities.
  • Organize and manage high-profile meetings and events, ensuring effective communication and representation of business objectives.

Human Resource Officer

THE HALO TRUST IRAQ
12.2022 - 11.2023

● Accurately maintain staff database and personnel filing system Prepare monthly staff insurance list for the donors.

● Act as primary point of contact to organize special events, workshops and visits.

● Deliver staff safety trainings for partners and beneficiaries when requested.

● Act as Safeguarding& PSAE focal point for the staff and beneficiaries.

● Gather information regarding various actors who have NTS\EOD referral.

● Brief hiring managers on the recruitment processes; filling in necessary forms and tools for

● Ensure staff database are up to date and all records of HC related information(HC database, leave and documents for personnel files, including interview records) are sent on timely basis by Managers and staffs.

● Ensure monthly payroll and payroll reconciliation are prepared and submitted time with high accuracy information.

● Manage administrative office staff during QA and QC activities.

Translator & Operation Assistant

THE HALO TRUST IRAQ
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Translated documents for internal and external use, such as SOPs, lesson plans, reports, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
  • Translated meetings, workshops, conferences, and special events to facilitate communication between stakeholders.
  • Interpreted for external visits, including engagements with organizations like IMMAP and DMA, to facilitate communication and understanding.
  • Took photographs and videos to document HALO's work and its impact, contributing to visual storytelling and reporting efforts.
  • Produced case studies for donors with the support of the Programme Officer, highlighting achievements and impact.
  • Acted as communications assistant, directly interacting with beneficiaries, participating in surveys and case studies, and conducting QA and QC on NTS teams to ensure effective communication and engagement strategies.
  • Prepared victim assessment reports to document and assess the needs of individuals affected by contamination incidents, contributing to comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.

Information Management Assistant

BAGHDAD ORGANIZATION FOR REMOVING MINES
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Prepare NTS reports soft and hard copy of DMA.
  • Enter and QA operational data, highlight errors.
  • Prepare statistical reports as directed by management.
  • Monitor the location's data collection from the field to the office in Fulcrum App and paper forms.
  • Assisting the GIS and IM Officer and the DMA Liaison with preparing reports for DMA.
  • In addition to other administrative tasks as assigned.

Finance Assistant

IRAQI ISLAMIC BANK
12.2017 - 09.2018
  • Reconciliation of the current and cash collection bank accounts, answering queries, investigating enrollment discrepancies, with customers, IT department and branches.
  • Ensure queries in the Banking inbox are dealt with within a timely manner.
  • Assist the Banking & Cash Accountant with adhoc tasks.
  • Managing the customer service department.
  • Dealing with checking and savings accounts and deposits.
  • Dealing with clearing procedures - letters of guarantee and banking facilities.
  • In addition to other administrative tasks as assigned.

Education

Master's - International Relations

Tikrit University
01.2021 - 01.2023

BSc - Political Science

Tikrit University
04.2011 - 01.2021

Skills

  • Cultural awareness
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Fluent in English and Arabic
  • Verbal and written communication
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Team player withe "can do" attitude

Certification

Deminer/Researcher Certificate

Timeline

Freelance Translator & Consultant

Self-employed, IQ
01.2025 - Current

Business Strategy Coordinator

Darjah Company
01.2024 - 11.2024

Human Resource Officer

THE HALO TRUST IRAQ
12.2022 - 11.2023

Master's - International Relations

Tikrit University
01.2021 - 01.2023

Translator & Operation Assistant

THE HALO TRUST IRAQ
10.2020 - 12.2022

Information Management Assistant

BAGHDAD ORGANIZATION FOR REMOVING MINES
08.2019 - 07.2020

Finance Assistant

IRAQI ISLAMIC BANK
12.2017 - 09.2018

BSc - Political Science

Tikrit University
04.2011 - 01.2021
BAYDAA SHARQIFreelance Translator & Consultant
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