Short-term Translator/ Interpreter, OBIRODH – Road to Tolerance, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Job Description

Short-term Translator/ Interpreter, OBIRODH – Road to Tolerance, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Project Summary:

OBIRODH will provide support to activities aimed at fostering an inclusive and tolerant Bangladesh. Its main office is in Dhaka. This position is open to local nationals.

**Please note: Only Bangladeshi citizens are eligible for this position.**

Position Summary:

The short-term translator/ interpreter will provide technically accurate translation of the requested documents from Bangla to English, and from English to Bangla. S/he will also be responsible for providing technically accurate verbal interpretation from Bangla to English and English to Bangla when needed. The translator/ interpreter will report directly to the chief of party (COP) and deputy chief of party (DCOP), while working cooperatively with the other project staff and partner organizations to contribute to the success of OBIRODH. This position is based in Dhaka.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that translations of requested documents are consistent in terminology, syntax, and style.
• Conduct consecutive and simultaneous oral translation during meetings, ensuring that interpretation is technically accurate.
• Produce high-quality work under deadlines.
• Conduct relevant tasks, as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in foreign languages or equivalent field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, including substantial experience in translating documents from English to Bangla and Bangla to English for donor-funded organizations, INGOs and NGOs/CSOs
• Experience in translation of US Government documents and knowledge of USAID terminology are preferred. Preference will be given to those with translation experience in USAID projects.
• Strong analytical, reporting and writing skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a demanding environment.
• Good team-work and participatory skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and

**Along with your CV, please provide professional references and a recent sample of a document that you have translated. Short-listed candidates will be asked to translate a short document before a final hiring recommendation is made.**

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

About the Organization

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.