Afghanistan Value Chains Program (AVCP), a USAID-funded program implemented by DAI Global, LLC (DAI), supports the expansion of sustainable agriculture-led economic growth across Afghanistan. AVCP achieves this goal through the support of anchor firms in the livestock and crops value chains. AVCP partners with and supports anchor firms through a market systems development approach, implemented through ‘Deal Notes’ which are co-designed agreements that respond to critical constraints while driving project outcomes. In implementing Deal Notes, AVCP works almost exclusively with agribusinesses and key value chain stakeholders to increase sales, investment, and productivity, among other key indicators. The growth of the anchor firms promotes the efficiency, profitability, and strengthening of the value chains with a direct and positive impact on rural economies, households, and livelihoods. The AVCP focuses its interventions on key value chain leverage points, such as input suppliers or traders linked to large wholesalers, processors, and farmer associations. In doing so, AVCP will accomplish the following fundamental sub-purposes:

Sub-Purpose 1: Increased Productivity and Stability of Value Chains

Sub-Purpose 2: Improved Commercial Viability and Operational Efficiency of Agribusinesses

Sub-Purpose 3: Engage Afghan Women in Agriculture

Sub-Purpose 4: Climate Change Mitigation and Resiliency Strengthened.

The Translation Specialist is responsible for managing all project translation needs, including document translation and live translation services for conferences, workshops, and other events. This position will serve as the central point for all of the project’s translation needs and will be part of the project Communications team. It is essential that the Translation Specialist has an extremely high level of linguistic competence in Dari, Pashto, and English – both written and verbal.

Objectives and Duties:

Specific Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work within the Communications team and in coordination with the technical team to translate the project documents when requested.
• Translate documents interchangeably between Dari, Pashto, and English.
• Serve as the lead for translating all project implementation documents that are part of the agreement with anchor firms, including MAPAs, DNs, Closeout Letters, Modifications, etc.
• Serve as an oral translator for specific events, activities, and meetings when and where necessary.
• Take care of ad hoc translation needs for the project as required.
• Other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

• Bachelor’s in Literature, or another relevant field, with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent command of spoken and written Dari, Pashto, and English, with strong reading comprehension skills.
• IT skills, knowledge, and experience, specifically Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with USAID Projects is a significant plus, and knowledge of USAID Branding, Marking, and Style Guide rules is preferred.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter, with the position name and the job location as Translation Specialist-Kabul in the subject line, by email to (HR_AVCP@dai.com). To apply for any AVCP vacancies, please make sure you put the title and the Job Location on the subject of your email, or your application will be disregarded by the system. Please note that applications received after the closing date and without Subject line will not be given considerations. Only shortlisted candidates whose applications responds to the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview. In submitting your application, you understand that additional requests for information and/or participating in a screening interview to narrow candidate pools for short listing do not constitute a job offer or guarantee of employment.