Arabic-English-Arabic interpreter/Translator (local nationals only)

Job Description

Vistant is seeking a remote, Arabic-English-Arabic interpretation and translation services for both verbal and written communications in support of USAID/Yemen.

The incumbent must be available during core USAID/Yemen working hours which are 9:00 - 17:30 Riyadh time, Sunday through Thursday.

DUTY STATION: The incumbent is expected to be based in Ryadh, however, they will provide remote translation services and will not have an assigned desk in the Embassy Riyadh Chancery.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A) Verbal Communications (70%) Professional interpretation (consecutive and/or whisper) (English to Arabic and Arabic to English). The contractor will provide in-person consecutive or simultaneous whisper translation for meetings, phone calls, conferences, and other events with generally no more than 8-10 recipients per meeting. The contractor will provide remote consecutive or simultaneous whisper translation for all USAID/Yemen technical staff. Estimated service is up to 40 hours per month, and will be arranged in advance by USAID/Yemen staff as needed.

B) Written Communications (30%) Written translation of documents (English to Arabic and Arabic to English), including legal, regulatory, technical, and other official documents, as well as social media posts, fact sheets, website content, and other public communication materials. The estimated number of pages is up to 250 pages during the performance period. The required response time is 3 business days, with the ability to deliver on the same day when urgent documents are required.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Be available, sometimes on extremely short notice, to provide remote translation via phone, Google Meet, Webex, Facetime, or other electronic medium.
• Confirm the receipt of documents for translation within 4 hours and provide the expected date of completed translation and submission.
• The incumbent will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement with USAID/Yemen due to sensitive information that may come to his/her knowledge during or as the result of the execution of this contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience as an English-Arabic-English translator. Arabic fluency at Level IV.
• A minimum of five years of experience with a non-governmental organization, an international assistance organization, the private sector, an international organization (IO), or a U.S. Government entity.
• Demonstrated experience working constructively with high-level officials, donors, or political leaders.
• Experience with issues related to: humanitarian assistance, development; education; economic growth; health; democracy and governance peace and security; human rights activities; water and sanitation; peace and political processes; or political analysis.
• Experience working with USAID is preferred.
• Experience on issues related to Yemen is preferred.

About the Organization

Vistant (formerly known as PM Consulting Group (PMCG)), a Maryland-based firm that specializes in international development, advanced healthcare solutions, and mission support services supports USAID programs globally with in-country surge support to address political, developmental, and reconstruction needs through a five-year Middle East North Africa (MENA) blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to provide administrative, technical, and programmatic staff support services to field-based programs managed by USAID in the MENA region.