Assistant Field Translator

Organizational Context

This position is based in Kabul with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The Assistant Field Translator operates within the Language Unit, reporting directly to the Head of the Language Unit. The role supports the mission's communication needs.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Field Translator's primary purpose is to facilitate communication between parties with different language proficiencies. This involves converting spoken and written languages, assisting in meetings, and relaying concepts accurately. The role supports senior officials by translating written materials and adapting content for different languages and cultures. Additionally, the position contributes to data analysis and reporting through visualization methods, ensuring effective communication and informed decision-making within the mission. The role also aids in facilitating communication for individuals with limited English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include assisting in research and facilitating communication by converting spoken and written languages. The role involves attending meetings, mediating discussions, and relaying concepts between languages. This includes interpreting spoken communication, assisting in translating written materials like books and web pages, and ensuring the accuracy of translated texts through editing and proofreading. The Assistant Field Translator will utilize dictionaries and glossaries, support computer-assisted translation, and facilitate communication for those with limited English proficiency. The role also involves interpreting legal and colloquial language, reading documents aloud in different languages, accompanying foreign visitors to facilitate communication, and adapting products for different languages and cultures. Contributions to data collection, analysis, and reporting through data visualization are also expected.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in translation or language-related activities with a government, non-governmental, or international organization is required. For candidates with a first-level university degree or higher in English language, literature, journalism, or a related field, two years of relevant experience is desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, Communication (speaking, writing, listening, interpreting), Teamwork, Research, Translation, Editing, Proofreading, Data Analysis, Data Visualization.

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