Translator/Data assistant

TPO Nepal

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organization. It was established in 2005 with the aim of promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health of children and families in conflict affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally-appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems. TPO Nepal is a knowledge-driven, innovative organization working in areas disrupted by violence and poverty. We strive to develop local psychosocial, mental health and conflict resolution capacity and systems that promote community resilience, quality of life and self-reliance through education, research, service delivery and advocacy.

Details / requirements:

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is a leading NGO, established in 2005, working on psychosocial and mental health research, intervention design and implementation, capacity building and service provision. The organization announces following vacancies opening for qualified Nepali nationals to conduct a Mental Health and Psychosocial Need Assessment.

Job Title: Translator/Data assistant

Required No: 1

Work Station: Kathmandu      

Duration: Two months

Starting Date: ASAP

Role and Responsibilities

  • Translation of qualitative interviews and other related documents from Nepali into English
  • Data compilation and coding of qualitative data
  • Data entry
  • Assist in report writing

Required qualifications, knowledge and experiences

  • Must be at least Bachelor's Degree in relevant field such as psychology, public health and social science
  • Must have excellent command in spoken and written English and Nepali language
  • Knowledge on data analysis programs such as SPSS, NVivo would be an asset
  • Good command on English and Nepali language with both English and Nepali typing skills
  • Should have at least 1 year prior experience in Nepali to English and English to Nepali translation
  • Preference will be given to those having experience in psychosocial/mental health

Application Procedures

Interested applicant are requested to submit  Curriculum Vitae with a Cover Letter indicating the Job title in the subject head to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np or Sealed Envelope to TPO Nepal, Kathmandu by not later than 17:00 Hrs on 02 November, 2016.

Overview

Category Translation + Interpretation
Openings 1
Experience 1+ years
Education B. A. (Bachelors in Art)
Posted Date 25 Oct, 2016
Apply Before 02 Nov, 2016
City Kathmandu