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Legal Translator

Tetra Tech ARD-DPK-RLS-Formal, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
1685

About Tetra Tech ARD-DPK-RLS-Formal

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

The Translator reports to the Translation Manager in Kabul and supports the Project team in all activities related to translation and interpretation from English to Dari/Pashto and from Dari/Pashto to English.

Duties & Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the incumbent include but not limited to:

•Provide translation services, including written, oral, and simultaneous for program activities, including remote trainings and workshops.

•Provide translation services as needed for program support, logistics, and administration.

•Translation of laws into English, Pashto, and/or Dari languages

•Support organization for relevant meetings, appointments, conferences, workshops, seminars and etc for program staff;

•Maintain close working relationship with different project teams located in Kabul and in the provinces;

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)


EDUCATION:College education. Coursework in Legal English.

WORK EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 3 years experience in an equivalent position with International organizations. Strong background providing written, oral, and simultaneous translation, including translating for trainings and workshops. Work experienced in USAID funded project is a plus.

SKILLS: Able to communicate fluently effectively both verbally and in writing in English, Pashto, and Dari. Strong knowledge of and ability to translate Legal English. Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team. Must also be able to create a supportive working relationship among all project teams.

LANGUAGES:Excellent Language proficiency in spoken and written English, Dari and Pashto.

Submission Guideline

Submission Guideline:
Interested candidates can submit their CV and letter of interest to (vacancies.rls@gmail.com) no later than mentioned closing date with indicating the vacancy title and number in your letter.

Functional Area

Legal

Countries

Post Date

Dec 25, 2011

Closing Date

Jan 09, 2012

Reference

014

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

2 years

Probation Period

Not Specified

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male