Translator (English to Pashto and Vice-Versa)
| Date Posted: | May 7, 2017 |
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| Reference: | SM-0123 |
| Closing Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Work Type: | Full Time |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Gender: | Any |
| Functional Area: | Translation |
| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Salary Range: | Salary is negotiableNone |
| Years of Experience: | 1 Year |
| Contract Duration: | Not specified |
| Extension Possibility: | No |
| Contract Type: | Long-term |
| Probation Period: | 3 months |
| Required Languages: |
Job Summary:
Women are encouraged to apply.
Provinces to travel:
Skills Description:
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Duties & Responsibilities:
Samuel Hall is seeking an experienced and professional Translator to join its team for a full-time position based in our Kabul office. The responsibilities of the Translator are:
Objective 1 – Translation
Translate all research tools such as questionnaires, focus group discussion guidelines, interview guidelines, training documents, presentations, authorization letters, field interviews, field notes, executive summaries, reports and briefings
Translate all office documentation such as standard operating procedures, communication documents, contact lists, etc.
Provide the above services to all staff members from:
o English to Pashto
o Pashto to English
Objective 2 – Interpretation
Interpret interviews and other conversations led by international staff when needed
Interpret and liaise between international research staff and field teams when needed
Provide the above services to all staff members from:
o English to Pashto
o Pashto to English
Objective 3 – Problem Solving and Management
Review past translations from other team members and provide feedback in order to improve the quality of the work when needed
Identify gaps and propose solutions regarding tool design, data collection and other translation issues
Supervise the outsourced work of external translators hired on a short-term basis
Devise potential tests and training materials for national applicants
Be proactive and propose innovative ideas for the improvement of research cycle and office procedures related to translation tasks
Job Location:
Afghanistan, KabulQualifications:
Applicants will need to possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and transferable skills:
Complete written and oral fluency in English and Pashto; Dari is an asset
At least two years of demonstrated experience in the field of translation
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to adapt and work well within a team
Ability to cope well under pressure, work occasionally irregular hours and meet very tight deadlines
Three strong and verifiable references