I.TechnoServe Background:
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women even in the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
II. The Role of the Translator:
· Assist in developing, revising and editing training materials for new and existing programs that the organization is undertaking
· Translate training manuals and materials including training aids and other documents from English to Amharic and to any other language that the translator is proficient in and vice versa
· support in activities involved in delivering TOT and other training
· Production of training materials including laminating, binding and distribution to the team
· Work closely with the field team and collect feedback and act accordingly to ensure translation quality, as well as the availability of training materials on time, is adhered to
· Support in designing ways on how to collect training aid from field and reuse efficiently
· Any other related activities assigned by the immediate supervisor or the management
Job Requirements
III. REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Economics or related fields with over 2-4 years’ experience in translating and contextualizing documents to various native languages
· Fluency in English, Amharic, and local language preferably Sidamigna or Oromiffa: languages in Written and Verbal Communication
· Understanding of Grammar and Knowledge of Specific Subjects
· Good Interpersonal and Communication skills,
· Accuracy and Attention to Detail,
· Software Proficiency- Excellent computer/typing skills
· A highly motivated person with the ability to meet deadlines and ability to Work under Pressure
- Ability to work with multicultural and multi background people
IV. PREFERRED SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
- Strong experience in translations, interpretation, and contextualization of documents from English to Amharic and at least local language of the working area
- Experience in facilitating and delivering training
- Experience working with farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses is an added advantage.
- Entrepreneurial
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- Job City SNNPR, Hawassa