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Translator/Interpreter

Kabul Center for Strategic Studies , Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
1310

About Kabul Center for Strategic Studies

Job Summary

The translator will be the core of filling the communication gap and knowledge within the center and its audience. he/she should be able translate strategic analysis, research papers, commentaries, and speeches of the Kabul Center.

Duties & Responsibilities

Translates from English into the host country language and translate vice versa. Interpret during meetings with high-level law officials. Duties include but not limited to translate from Dari or Pashto to English, all research material and/or documents to include: research papers, articles, news articles, documents; maintain a database of contacts; serve as interpreter during the conferences, briefings and meetings.

Job Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary (High) school is required.

Experience: One year of progressively responsible experience in translating documents/interpreting with Research Centers International Organizations, NGOs or Western Embassies.

Language: Level V (professional translator) Dari/Pashtu and English.

Knowledge: in addition to acquired language knowledge, translator is required to have and/or gain knowledge of Research Practices and familiarize himself/herself with Center's Operations by providing a helping hand in dealing with clients and/or arranging interviews or roundtable conferences.

Abilities and Skills: Individual should have the ability to act as interpreter during briefings and meetings and have a familiarity of research/legal/technical terms and vocabulary.

Submission Guideline

Please email a Cover Letter, CV, Copies of Certificates (if available) including references, to:

Email: pidram@kabulcenter.org and CC (rahmani@kabulcenter.org)
Contact #: +93 (0) 793 505 200 / +93 (0) 75 20 91 364
URL: www.kabulcenter.org

Note:
Only short- listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test and interview

Functional Area

General

Countries

Post Date

Jan 21, 2011

Closing Date

Jan 29, 2011

Reference

1

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

2 years

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male