Translator/Interpreter

About General Directorate of Programs' Design and Management

Job Summary

ACSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a safe working environment and an opportunity for professional and career advancement. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

Overall Objective
To provide technical and professional translation and interpretation for all programme/project activities both written and verbally.

Duties and Responsibilities
Translate all programme/project related documents and reports as well as all advocacy and communication materials from English to Dari and Pashto and vice versa.
Ensure timely delivery of translated materials in accordance with the project work plan, and maintain quality by reflecting an accurate portrayal of the meaning found in the English source documents.
Provide interpretation (English to Dari/Pashto) for international staff during meetings with counterparts and field trips to the sub national sites.
Ensure high quality editing of documents, reports, and other materials translated from English to Dari and Pashto.
Perform other administrative duties as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements
University Degree (Degree in literature is preferable) required.
Minimum of three (3) years experience in translation and interpretation (English to Dari and Pashto)
Excellent command of English, Dari, and Pashto languages.
Good knowledge of computer applications.
Desirable Attributes
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as part of a multicultural environment/team.
Able to perform under stressful circumstances and tight deadlines

Submission Guideline

CVs should be submitted ELECTRONICALLY with cover letter describing your experience and/or knowledge in the above duties with three references attached and the VA # should be mentioned in Subject Line. vacancies@usaidcdp.org

Please note that application received after the closing date 04 November, 2010 will not be considered. Only short listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Functional Area

General

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