Local Translator Consulting Opportunities

Local Translator Consulting Opportunities with CRS implemented USAID-Farmer to Farmer  

CRS is an international NGO based in the United States that works in over 100 countries to promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies. CRS Nepal implements earthquake recovery and resilience programming in Gorkha and Okhaldhunga districts to provide technical support for reconstruction of earthquake resilient houses, livelihood recovery and WASH. USAID funded additional livelihood technical assistance program in province 3,5,6 and 7. The Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (HRRP) is led by CRS Nepal from March 2017.

CRS Nepal is implementing 5 years USAID Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) program to provide technical assistance from United States (U.S) based technical experts to farmers, farmer groups (cooperatives and associations), agribusinesses and other agriculture sector institutions in the countries of Nepal, Benin, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, and East Timor. 

CRS Nepal invites roster applications from interested Nepalese citizens for the following positions for F2F project:

Local Translator Consultant based in Kathmandu, Makwanpur(Daman, Hetauda, Bajrabarahi), Butwal, Dang-(Lamahi, Tulsipur, Ghorahi), Palpa, Banke (Nepalgunj), Bardia, Surkhet, Kailali (Dhangadi): 10+2 and above degree. Bachelor’s degree on science, agriculture, livestock and business administration will be preferred with field experience in Province 3, 5, Karnali&Sudurpaschim on agricultural and entrepreneurship development. Advantage for candidates who have hands on experience on translating, group facilitation and research.

A detailed job description for the above positions can be obtained by contacting CRS Human Resources Office at HRNepal@crs.org. Please apply by sending a CV with a cover letter to HRNepal@crs.org by close of business on 15 December 2019. In the subject line, please indicate the position you are applying for. 

By applying to this job, you as the candidate, understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, you understand that if you are a successful candidate, you will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and your personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate your behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. CRS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali Society. Applicants from disadvantage caste, under-represented ethnic groups, persons with disabilities and women are especially encouraged to apply. CRS Nepal provides only a minimum consultation fee.