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Translator

Date Posted: Nov 06, 2024
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    kabul
  • Company:
  • Type:
    Full Time/Permanent
  • Shift:
    Rotating Days
  • Career Level:
    Entry Level Staff
  • Positions:
    1
  • Vacancy number:
    Medair_KBL_AFG123
  • Experience:
    4 Year
  • Gender:
    Any
  • Salary:
    As per organization's salary scale Af
  • Degree:
    Bachelors
  • Apply Before:
    Nov 13, 2024

About MEDAIR

About MEDAIR:

Medair is an international humanitarian organization established in 1988. Medair has been operating in Afghanistan since 1996 with programs mainly in the Health, Water & Sanitation, and Livelihoods sectors with significant reconstruction activities in remote areas. Current projects are Water & Sanitation, Food Security, & Disaster Risk Reduction

Medair Afghanistan has been operating since 1996 and currently works in three provinces: Daykundi, Uruzgan, and Kandahar. The country's main office is in Kabul, with multiple field offices. Medair implements WASH, Food Security, Health and Nutrition programming.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Obtain an understanding of the ENC regulations and other policies needing to be reviewed. Medair will provide any other information the incumbent may request in connection with the review.
  • Do translation of ENC regulation and other policies into both local languages (Dari and Pashto).
  • Read given material and research industry-specific terminology.
  • Convert text and audio recordings from English language to Dari and Pashto languages.
  • Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone.
  • Prepare subtitles for videos and online presentations.
  • Cross-reference specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check quality of translation.
  • Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy.
  • Follow up with internal team members and clients to ensure translation meets their standards and needs.
  • Keep data confidentiality and ensure Medair relevant documents are not shared with thirds party.
  • Any other reasonable duties, as requested by the line manager

 

Job Requirements

Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree in English, Dari and Pashto literature preferably, or any other field relevant to the position, master’s degree is a plus.

Work Experience: Total 4 years of relevant experience would be required for bachelor's degree. For high school graduates 6 years of relevant experience is required.

Languages: Excellent English, Pashto and Dari (spoken and written) languages is required.

Computer: Good knowledge of working with MS Word and Excel and experience in using scanners and copiers is required. 

Other:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, open to change, and be flexible.
  • Commitment to best practice and attention to detail.
  • Cross-culture experience and have skills of teamwork.
  • Technical understanding of mechanical and communication equipment skills.
 

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Interested applicants should apply and forward their applications through the online JOB APPLICATION FORM which can be found under the submission email. The link should be copied, pasted, and opened on a new page.

Note: Please indicate the position title and vacancy number in your application letter. Applications received after the closing date or without the exact position title and vacancy number will not be given consideration. After submitting the online application, if some applicants do not immediately receive an automatic email from Medair, they shouldn't worry about their submission. When you open the link. please use the dropdown menu and choose the title of the position.

 

Submission Email:

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