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Translator / Interpreter

AAIRC, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
557

About AAIRC

Job Summary

Translate all documents including, letters, reports, manuals, guidelines, presentations and proposals from English into Dari / Pashto and vice-versa.
Follow the meaning and translate as accurately as possible the words of the person speaking and for whom s/he is translating, and will, at all times, refrain from adding a personal bias to the meaning of the words translated.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Translate all documents including, letters, reports, manuals, guidelines, presentations and proposals from English into Dari / Pashto and vice-versa.
2. Proof read, revise, check grammar, coherence of translated materials.
3. Maintain a paper and electronic filing system of all translations undertaken in an orderly manner.
4. Interpret in all meetings for the Project Director, other staff as needed and for the Guest Speakers in all of the events.
5. Follow the meaning and translate as accurately as possible the words of the person speaking and for whom s/he is translating, and will, at all times, refrain from adding a personal bias to the meaning of the words translated.
6. Demonstrate some cultural sensibility to the context in which s/he is translating and will abide to the social graces and manners of that person.
7. Where possible, be careful that the way s/he is conveying a message is truly representative of the manners and intent of the person he/she is translating for.
8. Translate the monthly and quarterly reports in English or Dari / Pashto.
9. Write letters and memos, internal and external to project holders and government officials, specifically to the donor as necessary.
10. Perform any other tasks that will be assigned by the Project Director.

Job Requirements

• University diploma in English language
• English language writing and speaking ability
• Good understanding of local languages and religious context
• Minimum of 2 to 3 year experience in translation and interpretation work.

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghan candidates who meet the position requirements are requested to send their applications along with copies of their CVs via to afzal.afzali@yahoo.com. Please don’t forget to mention the name of the position that you apply for.

Functional Area

General

Countries

Post Date

Feb 19, 2011

Closing Date

Feb 27, 2011

Reference

HR002/Feb, 20/2011

Number of Vacancies

2

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

2 years

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Gender

Male