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| Translator/Interpreter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kabul, |
| Categories | Communication, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2021-08-02 | Close Date | 2021-08-10 |
| Vacancy No | ADF-155 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | Open -Ended |
| Education | University Degree | Experience | 3 years’ experience in related field. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | |
About Company
About Agricultural Development Fund: The Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) will act as a second-tier wholesale lending institution that will lend to intermediaries in the agricultural value chain, who will then on-lend to small commercial farmers, defined as farmers with 1-30 hectares. ADF is capitalized by a $100 million grant provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to increase lending to the agriculture sector to create a more competitive agriculture sector through expanded agricultural production and increased incomes for agricultural households. ADF will lend directly and indirectly to banks, non-bank financial institutions, credit unions, microfinance institutions and non-financial intermediaries such as private farmer associations, farm stores, agricultural depots, food processors, agribusinesses and other market participants and informal providers of finance that support the development of agricultural value chains in Afghanistan and can enhance the supply of agricultural credit to the end-borrowers at the farm level. Until it transitions to the Government of Afghanistan in 2014, the ADF is managed by the Agriculture Credit Enhancement (ACE) program a USAID contract.
Job Description
The Translator/Interpreter is responsible for the following:
- Provide written translation of documents both from Pashto and Dari language into English and from English into Pashto and Dari languages.
- Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous translation at official meetings, seminars, workshops, and round table discussions whenever needed.
- Create, maintain, and operate a database of the translated materials.
- Assist International Experts and Departments on assignments as needed.
- Facilitate effective communication internally and externally as required.
- Assist with other administrative tasks as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirement
- Excellent English, Pashto, and Dari knowledge, with excellent command of English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Previous experience in a similar position with an international organization/Banks/MFI.
- Proven experience in written translation and interpretation for an international organization's informal and/or managerial meetings and translation of official documentation both from and into English.
- Good understanding of the agricultural business environment and its terminology.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Human relations and cross-cultural skills are essential.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other essential computer programs.
Submission Guideline
- All interested qualified applicants are encouraged to send their CV and Cover Letter indicating the position title and vacancy number ( ADF- 155 ) in the subject line before the closing date to the below email address.
- The applicant must submit at least three (3) references, with contact details, on the CV.
- All applicants must be available in 30 days for hiring.
- Only those applicants short-listed for this position will be contacted for an interview