Translator

CRS Nepal

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 diseases, poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies. CRS started its operational presence in Nepal in response to the 2015 earthquake, providing immediate emergency response in multiple districts and earthquake recovery support. CRS Nepal has been coordinating the reconstruction through the leadership of the National Housing and Settlements Resiliency Platform (NHSRP), formally known as Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (HRRP) since March 2017 to provide technical and information management support to relevant national, provincial and local governments. Similarly, CRS expanded its programming to other disasters responses (Lamjung, Jajarkot) in country as well as other sectors, namely Livelihoods, DRR and Climate Change. CRS Nepal is also implementing a USAID-financed livelihood technical assistance program, Farmer to Farmer (F2F), in Bagmati, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces.

Details / requirements:

Exciting Career Opportunities with CRS

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.

The Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (HRRP) is led by CRS Nepal, and other financial contributors and INGOs. 

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

Translator - 1 position based in Kathmandu:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a professional translator from English to Nepali and Nepali to English. Bachelor’s degree in translation and interpretation or related field. Previous experience in translation for humanitarian or recovery efforts in Nepal, particularly related to housing is an advantage. Experience in preparing professional documents. Fluent written and spoken English. 

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 April 17, 2018. In the subject line, please indicate the position and location you are applying for.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and reimbursement of lodging and transportation will be provided for the shortlisted candidates who travel from districts outside of Kathmandu Valley for written test and interview. CRS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali Society. Applicants from Okhladhunga and neighboring districts,  disadvantage caste, under-represented ethnic groups, persons with disabilities and women are especially encouraged to apply. CRS Nepal provides many benefits for its staff members including staff development opportunities, paid maternity and paternity leave, nursing hours for nursing mothers, per diems for the child of the staff when staff travel out of station on official business etc.

Overview

Category Translation + Interpretation
Openings 1
Experience 3+ years
Education Graduate (Bachelors)
Posted Date 04 Apr, 2018
Apply Before 17 Apr, 2018
City Kathmandu