Country: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam
Closing date: 31 Dec 2018
Local Translators, Lower Mekong Countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam), USAID Stakeholder Consultations
Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Objective:
The purpose of this task is to organize and implement stakeholder consultations in up to five Lower Mekong countries to inform USAID on the issues, key players, their interests, influence, and their decision-making related to higher education and workforce development sectors in the region. Each consultation will take one-full day.
Position Description:
SI is seeking short-term local Translators to support the consultations. S/he will report to the Event Facilitator, and will assist in translation in the respective language throughout the duration of the event.
Responsibilities:
Interpret and translate conversations, interviews, documents, and other materials as needed for the event.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least two years of experience interpreting/translating for international donor programs, preferably in the subject matter area being addressed
- Fluency in Lao, Khmer, Burmese, or Vietnamese required
- Fluency in English required
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.
How to apply:
Please APPLY HERE.