Interpretor – Pristina, Kosovo MSI Balkans Regional Support Services Program

Job Description

Interpretor – Pristina, Kosovo

MSI Balkans Regional Support Services Program

Project Summary:

The Balkans Regional Support Services program provides M&E support to USAID/Missions in the Balkans region.

Position Summary:

MSI is currently seeking an Interpretor to support an upcoming evaluation of a USAID local governance program based in Pristina, Kosovo and the surrounding area. The Interpretor will work alongside the evaluation team to provide high-quality translation services between English and Albanian and Serbian on an as-needed basis during meetings and interviews with key stakeholders. Full-time availability is required from on or about February 24 – March 13, 2020 and the specific work schedule will be developed based on the evaluation teams’ requirements.

** Only Kosovo citizens are eligible to apply. ***

Requirements:

• Provide interpretation support for meetings and interviews on an as-needed basis.
• Interpret between source and target language with accuracy, clarity, and transparency.
• Follow MSI standards of practice and code of ethics.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience providing interpretation and translation services for international teams.
• Familiarity with the working environment in Kosovo.
• Fluency in Serbian, Albanian and English required.
• Familiary with USAID projects preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. This position is contingent upon USAID approval

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

About the Organization

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. 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 United Nations Development Program to national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.