Translation Manager

Maihan Humanitarian Convergence Organization (MHCO) is a national non-government, non-political, and non-profit organization registered with the Ministry of Economy, committed to delivering humanitarian services across Afghanistan. MHCO focuses on various sectors including Health, Education, Protection, Nutrition, LivelihoodS, Food Security, and Organizational Development.

The Translation Manager will lead MHCO’s institutional translation unit, ensuring high‑quality, technically accurate, culturally appropriate, and timely translation of documents across English, Dari, and Pashto. The role oversees workflow management, quality assurance, terminology consistency, and coordination of multiple translation assignments.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the translation department, including translators, editors, proofreaders, and QA staff.
• Oversee translation of written, digital, and audiovisual materials across English, Dari, and Pashto.
• Ensure all translated content preserves meaning, tone, technical terminology, and intent of the source material.
• Maintain original formatting, structure, tables, captions, graphics, and layout in translated documents.
• Establish and enforce internal quality control procedures, including accuracy checks, terminology consistency, grammar, and formatting.
• Develop and maintain organizational glossaries and terminology lists.
• Assign tasks, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of all translation assignments.
• Ensure secure handling, confidentiality, and protection of all documents and data.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand translation needs and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and capacity building for translation staff.

• Master’s degree in Linguistics, Translation Studies, Literature, Communications, or related field.
• Valid TOEFL/IELTS certification.
• Strong command of English, Dari, and Pashto.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments under strict deadlines.

Required Experience

• Minimum 12 years senior-level experience in translation management.
• Demonstrated experience leading translation teams and managing complex translation workflows.
• Experience with technical, legal, administrative, humanitarian, and communication materials.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proficiency in translation software, MS Office, and secure file handling systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Statement – MHCO

At MHCO, we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. We do not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, or financial misconduct. The safety and well-being of children, young people, adults, and all beneficiaries we engage with are of paramount importance.

All MHCO staff are expected to uphold these principles in accordance with our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. We place strong emphasis on recruiting individuals who demonstrate integrity and align with our organizational values.

The selected candidate for this role will receive comprehensive safeguarding training and will be responsible for understanding and adhering to MHCO’s safeguarding standards. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant screening checks, which may include criminal background verification and terrorism finance assessments.

we will request information from previous employers regarding any substantiated findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of the candidate’s departure.

By submitting an application, candidates confirm their understanding and acceptance of these recruitment procedures.

The interested candidate should submit their  complete application (CV/Cover letter) through the link provided below.

https://forms.gle/QxPES3tFC8Lwtskz8 

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written Test/Interview