Job Title: English Translator/Interpreter

Job Code Title: DDF-AHRRAO-20-03

Department: Research

Duty Station: Balkh

Job Opening Date: 01 Sep 2020

Job Closing Date: 15 Sep 2020

Organisational Setting and Reporting

The translator/interpreter will work in the framework of DDF baseline study/project of AHRRAO. DDF baseline study is going to be conducted in Balkh and Samangan provinces. The baseline study will provide a clear understanding of the DDF project target districts’ situation in order to facilitate swift implementation of the DDF program implementation in the coming future. Thus, the study requires high quality data transfer from the ground to analysis level which mostly depends on translation and interpretation during the initial and data analyzing workshops. The translator/interpreter is directly reporting to AHRRAO project manager and is responsible to interoperate English to Dari and Dari to English during the workshops and as well as translate interview forms, village, CDC and CLDC profiles filed in in Dari by research team.

Responsibilities

Within the program framework English-Dari translator/interpreter will be responsible for the following duties:

• Advises the AHRRAO management and project team on all issues related to English translation and interpretation during the workshops and fieldworks;
• Plans activities of the translation according to the project plan;
• Ensures that deadlines are met for English translation and editing, in consultation and coordination with AHRRAO project team;
• Ensures that that all English translated from are provided within the specified deadlines, quality, clear, concise, edited documents in conformity with AHRRAO standards;
• Promotes teamwork and communication among staff members of the project;
• Revises translations on a better and more professional way if there was any comment and feedback from AHRRAO clients;
• Translates without revision highly specialized or urgent texts;
• Carries out linguistic research and contributes to the building of terminology databases;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate good writing skills; high standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text with a good grasp of the subject matter. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by AHRRAO, e.x. social, legal, economic, financial, development, administrative, and conflict related issues. Ability to use all sources of references, consultation and information relevant to text at hand. Ability to work under pressure and maintain adequate speed and volume of output. Ability to show a high level of versatility and demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational and project goals-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others-Places team agenda before personal agenda-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status required.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of experience in translation and interpretation including one year of experience in translating or editing Dari to English is required.

Languages

A perfect command of English, an excellent knowledge of Pashtu, and knowledge of another official language of Afghanistan are required.

Directions to Apply for this Position

Eligible applicants can send their Cover-letter, CV, ID card and university certificate in PDF to the following email address: hr@ahrra.org

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.