One Acre Fund Ethiopia Senior Translation Officer Jobs
One Acre Fund Ethiopia Senior Translation Officer Jobs
Position SummaryDrive the communication of One Acre Fund Ethiopia, an agriculture NGO that strives to improve yields, tree populations, and seed availability in the Amhara region.
Translate critical written and spoken English into Amharic, from farmer training manuals to marketing materials and videos.
Your translations will be critical to our connection with farmers.
The language will at times be highly technical, and it will be important to communicate both the correct information and the intention behind it.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
Responsibilities
Translate a variety of written materials from English to Amharic, and in some cases from Amharic to English, making sure to understand the meaning and context of all materials to convert them into the second language and preserve the original meaning.
Produce translations for high-quality farmer training manuals and other training documents, as well as communications from Human Resources and country leadership to the entire staff.
Provide live / spoken translation between English and Amharic at meetings, field visits, and during phone conferences. Consult with experts and other colleagues to understand specialized concepts and translate them appropriately. Provide language lessons to staff as needed
Other special projects as necessary, which might
include creating a dictionary of industry terms, producing marketing materials about One Acre Fund, recording audio/video content, and drafting internal communication emails.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.
You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Job Requirements
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for.
For this role specifically, you will have:
Must speak fluent English and Amharic, spoken and written
Must be excellent and fast at typing Amharic Experience working with English-speaking international staff a major plus
Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, and email)
Background in agriculture or forestry a major plus 2+ years formal work experience
1+ year experience in translation or writing communication pieces
Must be willing to travel and make field visits for translation purposes Degree or Diploma in English Language preferred.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Ethiopia Senior Translation Officer Jobs
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