Afghanistan faces significant natural hazard risks, including earthquakes, floods, droughts, landslides, sandstorms, and avalanches. These recurrent events are compounded by extreme winter conditions, particularly in mountainous areas that make up around 63% of the country. Many rural households lack adequate protection, and limited capacity within government institutions further exacerbates the vulnerabilities of affected or displaced families.

In alignment with its "Disaster Risk Management and Disaster Risk Reduction Framework," our client Afghanistan implements DRR activities aimed at building the resilience of disaster-prone communities. These efforts focus on enhancing preparedness and response capacities at the national, provincial, and community levels, empowering communities to better anticipate and respond to potential hazards. Under the direct supervision of the Program Officer (DRR), the Project Assistant (Translation & Communication Support) will assist in the implementation of project activities by providing translation and interpretation assistance during training, meetings, and daily office operations. The incumbent will also assist with communication and coordination with various stakeholders in Dari, Pashto, Turkish and English.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist in arranging meetings with local authorities, collect meeting minutes and translate them into local languages as needed.

• Provide translation of training materials, official documents, correspondence, and reports between Dari, Pashto, Turkish, and English.

• Provide interpretation support during training, workshops, meetings, and other project-related events.

• Support the organization and general assistance in the implementation of capacity building activities, including logistical and administrative arrangements.

• Assist with communication and follow-up with project stakeholders, government counterparts, and partner organizations in all required languages.

• Maintain a database of translated documents and official communication with local authorities in both digital and hard copies.

• Assist in the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of project reports and presentations.

• Handle information and documents with confidentiality and discretion.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
  
  Required Qualifications and Experience

 Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Social Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with one year of relevant experience.

   Or 

• High school diploma with three years of relevant experience

 Experience:

• Previous experience in translation, interpretation, or administrative support, preferably in an international or capacity building context.

 Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people is also essential.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other program-relevant applications.

 Languages:

• For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

• Fluency in Dari, Pashto, and Turkish is required.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. 

Under the direct supervision of the Program Officer (DRR).

VALUES - All our client staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and treated.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators – Level 2 – G6 And Above

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration between and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explaining complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

This role has no team management responsibility.

• Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

• Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

• Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill in their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

• Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.