Action Against Hunger

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Action Against Hunger

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Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending child hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, Action Against Hunger runs life-saving programmes in over 45 countries benefitting seven million people each year. With head offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. Every year, our 7,500+ field workers help over 21 million people in over 45 countries worldwide.

As a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious organization, we are committed to principled humanitarian action as outlined in our International Charter of Principles: independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to affected populations, professionalism and transparency.

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending child hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural …

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : Others
Job Level : mid
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 1 ]
Job Location : Saptari
Offered Salary : None
Apply Before(Deadline) : Nov. 01, 2016 00:00 (7 years, 5 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Higher Secondary (+2/A Levels/Ib)
Experience Required : Not Required
Other Specification

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Job Description

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Objective 1: Interpret/translate spoken/written statements between local language(s) and English

  • Translate data collection tools from English into local language
  • In collaboration and coordination with ACF staff, support in the setting up interviews with DPHO staff
  • Attentively follow interviews and provide complete and accurate interpretation
  • Provide interpretation support for any spontaneous community discussions as they occur
  • Use notes during interpretation to aid memory
  • Exhibit sensitivity and behaviour appropriate for focus group discussions/ Key Informant Interviews
  • Accurately translate data into English

Objective 2: Carry out data entry

  • Accurately type up notes in English from interviews
  • Attentively listen to audio recordings of focus group discussions and add supplementary detail to typed notes (as needed)
  • Provide support to the Data Entry Officer, including ongoing verification of data entered during the data entry process
  • Ensure appropriate data management including regular data back ups
  • Respond to follow up questions of clarification on data entered

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Intermediate degree 
  • Fluency in Maithali and Nepali (required)
  • Fluency in English  required 
  • Experience in translation  (Nepali to English and English to Nepali) and interpretation (Maithali-Nepali- English) required
  • Knowledge of informatics: MS Word, MS Excel
  • Preferably with knowledge of Saptari, and previous experience in working with local communities
  • Experience conducting  interviews

VACANCY REF:ACFMHCPSATR

Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract
Contract End Date : 23rd December 2016
Basic Salary per month : NPR 29,162 plus (Accommodation allowance which depends on localized/delocalized staff, transportation allowance, provident fund benefit and festival bonus as per company rules)

TO APPLY,

Interested Nepali applicants with suitable skills are requested to submit an application letter, updated CV with two referees through email: [email protected] by 1st November 2016. The Vacancy Reference must be mentioned in the subject otherwise the application will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. ACF Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applicants and ACF provides equal opportunities for all candidates.

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.


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