Translator

Overview

The incumbent will be engaged to translate project documents into local languages, specifically from English to Chichewa and Chitumbuka. This role supports the Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) project.

Key Responsibilities

• Review agriculture, natural resources management, gender and environmental social safeguards documents and develop a workplan for translation.
• Translate technical documents from English to recommended local languages (Chichewa and Chitumbuka).
• Perform other related duties as required such as attending technical meetings and presentations.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in translating technical documents on agriculture, natural resource management, fisheries, nutrition and food security thematic areas.

Qualifications

• University Degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in qualification in Linguistics or Translation Studies.

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