Translation Officer – Pashto

About Counterpart International

Job Summary

Over All Responsibilities
The Translator will be responsible to translate, edit, proofread and design all I-PACS and Counterpart related documents from English into Pashto and vice versa. The translator will report to Communications and Outreach Coordinator or his designate.

Duties & Responsibilities

Translate and design all I-PACS and Counterpart related
documents from English into Pashto and vice versa
• Respond the Pashto-English translation and vice versa needs of all departments
• Edit and proofread the translated documents
• Provide the word-processing support in Pashto and English translation for I-PACS
• To keep track of hard and soft copies of English, Pashto and Dari versions of all documents
• Work as an interpreter of Pashto-English when necessary
• Transcribe and translate scripts from audio and video programs of I-PACS
• Translate and design brochures, flyers, one-pagers, business cards and other public relations materials for I-PACS
• Take the lead in designing and layout of the public relations documents in English and Pashto
• Any other relevant task assigned by the Supervisor

Job Requirements

Fluency in oral and written Pashto and English languages
• Computer Word-processing, Ms Publisher, CorelDraw, Photoshop and any other designing skills are necessary
• Strong communications skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet the tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and social skills
• Editing and Writing Skills primary in Pashto language

Submission Guideline

Applications: Qualified candidates are requested to send their application along with copy of updated CV to the attention of the Counterpart HR Department (clearly indicate the position title in the subject line) via email to admin@counterpart-afg.org no later than Monday 21 January, 2011. Due to technical issues Counterpart requests that candidates do not apply directly through the www.jobs.af website. Hard copies of applications can be mailed to: Counterpart International, Lane 3 on the right, Kolola Pushta Street, Ansari Squar, Share Naw, Kabul Afghanistan .

Counterpart International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education. For additional information about Counterpart International I-PCAS, please visit www.counterpart-afg.org

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