Position Title: Assistant Field Translator

Activation Date: 22 Apr, 2021   Announced Date: 22 Apr, 2021   Expire Date: 06 May, 2021

 
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Job Kabul
Location:

Nationality: Afghan

Category: General

Employment Full Time

Type:

Salary: As per the

organization
salary scale

Vacancy VA#08/04/202
Number: 1

No. Of Jobs: 1

City: Kabul

Organization UNAMA
:

Years of One (1) year

Experience:
 Contract Fixed Term
Duration: (one year)

Gender: Male/Female

Education: Bachelor
(Relevant)

Close date: 06 May, 2021

 
 

About UNAMA:
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)

Job Description:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Assists with translation of a variety of texts from/to English, Dari and Pashto languages covering a broad
range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, i.e., political, legal, economic, financial, administrative
and technical.
Attends meetings and assists translators to mediate discussions.
Provides interpretation (consecutive and simultaneous) to UNAMA officials including its principals in
meeting and conference.
Assists senior officials in converting written materials from one language into another, such as books,
publications, or web pages.
Creates a new text in the target language that reproduces the content and style of the original.
Assists with reviewing the translated documents and in matters of terminology and style to ensure
uniformity and quality.  
Uses all sources of reference, information and consultation relevant to the text at hand and carried out
any research required.
Assists with the application of computer assisted translation.
Adopts and maintains a certain speed and volume of output, taking into account the difficulty of the text
and the specified deadline.
Facilitates communication for people with limited English proficiency.
Assists translators in translating languages at meetings and conferences.
Interprets both legal terminology and colloquial language.
Reads aloud documents in a language other than that in which they were written.
Assists translators in translating materials and documents into another language.
Accompanies foreign visitors and facilitates communication between the receiving party and visitors.
Adapts a product or service for use in a different language and culture.

Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) or first level university degree
(bachelor’s degree or equivalent) English language, literature, journalism or other related fields. Training
or prior experience in translation will be highly considered.

Work Experience: For this advertised position, no work experience is required for applicants with a
relevant Master’s degree. However, applicants with a relevant bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 1 year of
progressively responsible/professional and relevant experience in translation language activities with
government, non-governmental or international organization is required.

Other Skills: Good writing skills; high standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit,
style and nuances of the original text; good grasp of the subject matter; ability to use all sources of
reference, consultation and information relevant to the task at hand; ability to maintain an adequate
speed and volume of output, taking into account the difficulty of the text and the specified deadline, ability
to operate computer particularly typing in English and Dari/Pashto languages.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.  For the position
advertised, fluency in written and oral English is required. Fluency in Pashto and Dari is required.

Special measure:

The minimum relevant work experience for NO-A is reduced to 1 year for applicants with relevant
Bachelor’s degree, instead of the standard minimum requirement work experience of 2 years. The special
measure is extended until 31 December 2021 reduces the minimum required years of relevant work
experience for filling positions for UNAMA General Service and National Professional Officer positions.
The special measure is applicable to all applicants.

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Shows pride in
work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is
conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is
motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult
problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets
messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in
having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority
activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and
resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and
adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

 
Submission Guideline:
APPLICATIONS

Important note: UNAMA will only accept properly completed and signed Personal History Form (P.11)
received before closing date. CVs or Resumes will not be considered nor will late submissions after
closing date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
(APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT
CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Applicants are reminded that the United Nations cannot appoint a person who is the father, mother, son,
daughter, brother or sister of a staff member. For this reason, applicants are required to disclose at the
time of their application, whether they bear any of the above relationships to a staff member of UNAMA or
any other UN entity which is part of the Secretariat. In addition, selected candidates would be required to
complete a family declaration form prior to assuming their duties with the Mission. Failure to disclose any
of the above relationships constitutes a material omission, that could lead to termination or dismissal
from the United Nations.

Applicants must accurately complete, sign and date the United Nations Personal History form (P.11) and
forward the duly completed signed P.11 copy by e-mail to: unamava_substantive@un.org

Required documents: Serving UN staff members: The two most recent e-Performance Evaluation Reports
must be submitted with the application.

For External applicants: Two most recent performance evaluation reports or if not available, two
reference letters. If the applications received do not contain the latest two performance evaluation
reports candidates must provide a short explanation as to why they are not available.

IMPORTANT: Applicants should copy and paste VA Number as VA#08/04/2021 into the email subject
line when submitting duly completed and signed P.11 Form. UNAMA will not consider any applications
received without VA Number in the email subject line and after the closing date of the VA. Incomplete
P.11 will not be accepted.

Please note that any information provided on the P.11 form will be considered binding.

The selected candidates will be subject to a reference checks process to verify the information provided
in the P.11 form.

Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within four (4) to six (6) weeks
from the deadline indicated on the VA.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity remain the
paramount considerations in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency,
selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.

 
Submission Email:
unamava_substantive@un.org
 

Position Title: Project Supervisor (Infrastructure)

Activation Date: 21 Apr, 2021   Announced Date: 21 Apr, 2021   Expire Date: 28 Apr, 2021

 
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Job Location: Badakhshan

Nationality: National

Category: Program

Employment Full Time

Type:

Salary: as per NAC

salary scale

Vacancy 352021
Number:

No. Of Jobs: 9
 City: Argo, Yawan,
Yaftal - e -
Payan

Organization: Norwegian
Afghanistan
Committee

Years of A minimum of
Experience: two years of
relevant
experience in
i

Contract Temporary
Duration: (two months)

Gender: Male

Education: Minimum of
high school,
14th grade
and university
graduate are
preferable.

Close date: 28 Apr, 2021

 
 

About Norwegian Afghanistan Committee:

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been
working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the
following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food
Security and Job Creation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is
that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and
respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Supervisor, Projects leads the field implementation of infrastructure project  under the supervision of
S Site Engineer.
The Supervisor will ensure the smooth day-to-day implementation process to ensure that project
objectives are met and that quality targets are reached and maintained as well as to ensure quality
assurance measures and compliance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

 Under the direct supervision of S Site Engineer. The Supervisor will oversee and supervise project
implementation, provide quality assurance backstopping, advice and support towards project activities as
implemented by project team in the field.
 Ensure that project workplan is compliant to Senior Site Engineer. and are being implemented on time
and on budget.
 Lead the (skilled and unskilled) labors according to project map and BoQs.
Receive all construction materials according waybill and project list which is prepare by S. Site Engineer
on the project side.   
Taking the labor attendance every morning and evening.
Reporting the project progress condition and challenges to S site Eng.
Have ability to solve same small challenges in problems during project progress.
Make sure to register the project materials on Stock book. Daly base.
Maintenance of project materials and equipment’s.
any other task(s) assigned by your supervisor or his/her nominee(s).

Job Requirements:
Analytical skills
Presentation skills
Excellent reporting, interpersonal and presentation skills
 Professional in Dari both verbal and written, knowledge of local languages is highly desirable
Works well independently and in teams

Personal Characteristics: Pro-active in anticipating work requirements and completing tasks in a fast-
paced
environment.

Locals will be desirable

Good written and spoken and written DARI

Submission Guideline:
The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged
to apply.
The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges
that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing
organization • Competitive salary packages

How to apply: Please, send your application (CV and cover letter not exceeding 800 KB) to:
jobs@nacaf.org

Submission Email:
jobs@nacaf.org
 

Position Title: Educator/ Animator

Activation Date: 21 Apr, 2021   Announced Date: 21 Apr, 2021   Expire Date: 15 May, 2021

 
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Job Nangarhar, Tak
Location: har

Nationality: National

Category: Education

Employmen Full Time

t Type:

Salary: As per Tdh

 Salary Scale

Vacancy Tdh-013-2021
Number:

No. Of 4
Jobs:

City: Taloqan,
Jalalabad

Organizatio Terre des

n: hommes (Tdh)
Foundation

Years of 3 years related

Experience: field

Contract One year with 3

Duration: months
probationary
period.

Gender: Female

Education: Bachelor’s
degree in
education,
psychology or
relevant to
subject

Close date: 15 May, 2021

 
 

About Terre des hommes (Tdh) Foundation:

Terre des hommes Lausanne (Tdh) is a Swiss child welfare foundation, providing assistance and
protection to vulnerable population worldwide. Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry
out projects related to Child Protection, Access to Justice, Mother and Child Health and Livelihood
Programs in Kabul, Herat, Takhar & Nangarhar provinces.

Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Access to Justice Project Officer, Educator/Animator will carry out the
duties and responsibilities described below and in relevant Job description to ensure full educational
specialised services/literacy skills and life skills provided to the beneficiaries in the targeted locations.
and the related objectives of the project are achieved. Active participation in coordination, capacity
building, reporting and recreational activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Prepares non formal educational / literacy activities through games. The activities should
focus on the wellbeing of the beneficiaries.
 Physical life skills activities: including free games and sports. Through direct action,
animator/educator pay attention to the Women, girls and children, sensitize them on being
part of a team with a common goal and follow the rules.
 Creative arts / PSS activities: including music, drama and handicrafts, protection messages,
tales telling, speeches and poems, through play-acting different scenarios and making
designing things, animator provides a friendly environment for learning the ways of behaving
in the society and respecting oneself and others.
 Non Formal Educational Activities: the educator/animator provides Women, girls and
children in targeted locations with educational support including games with rules, reading,
and lessons how to behave in a group and in society with respect of the others and oneself
as well as on women and child rights and child duties. Through structure and guidance,
animators can create /or reinforce social skills.
 Organise daily fun, creative, non-formal education / literacy and numeracy and expressive
activities for women, girls and children in targeted locations according to their specific needs
and age groups,
 Take part in weekly meetings at field level to discuss action plan for identified survivors or
vulnerable VAWG/SGBV women, girls and children cases.
 Follow-up on the implementation of the curriculum according to NSDP rules.
 To assist and guide the preparation of activities / lesson plans, time table of activities,
monthly reports and maintaining its proper record.
 To review the methodology of non-formal education and work on relevant aid materials to
enable the children to acquire basic literacy skills.
 Collaborate closely with the headmaster / Teachers of the formal education institutes in the
working area, in order to facilitate the integration of children into state schools.
 Close relation with the NGOs working in the area and for service providers regarding non
formal education.
  Monitoring of children progress through weekly or monthly tests (or other means of
Evaluation)
 To ensure through discussion with the teachers that the monthly lessons plans are properly
implemented, that missing children are referred to social workers and record of newly
registered children are properly maintained.
 To perform higher duties when designated by the line manager.

Behaviour with beneficiaries:

 Warmly receive women, girls and children when they come to the targeted locations,
 Always provide a safe and enjoyable space for the beneficiaries while at the centre,
 Provide a creative environment for learning,
 Foster friendly relationships between beneficiaries who share the activities at the centre,
 Be careful not to offend any child in the course of your work,
 Respect confidentiality,
 Never record or speak to others about a child with special needs in her or his presence,
 Be a good model at all times while working with women and children at the centre,
 Ensure child participation in all aspects of the life of the centre.

Child Protection:

Use observation skills to detect any behavioural changes or specific vulnerability in children that may be
reason for concern and share these observations with immediate supervisor and social workers team at
joint weekly staff meetings to determine appropriate responses.

Abuse Prevention Policy (CSP) - Operational Risk Management:

 Undertake to adhere to the Terre des hommes child safeguarding policy and the principles
connected to children's rights
 Undertake to ensure the best possible practical implementation of the child safeguarding
policy (CSP) and the   management of operational risks in his/her area of intervention and
within his/her team.

Safety & Compulsory:

 Commit to the Tdh security and safety policy.

 Facilitate prompt sharing of information with A2J project officer on all events relating to
security issues.

Job Requirements:
 Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology or relevant to subject
 at least 2 – 3 years’ experience in the field of educator/ social animator,
 Enough experience in education through games and indoor and outdoor games,
 Excellent oral communication and presentation skills in local languages are required.
  Good reporting skill and Fluency in local languages and should be able to communicate in
simple English.
 Good understanding of Afghan society, their tradition, culture and values.
 Appropriate level of Computer knowledge.
 Previous experience in the NGO sector is an asset,
 Ideally from the targeted province with good knowledge of the region,
 Excellent counselling skills and sense of empathy.

Submission Guideline:
Click on the below link to apply for this job:

https://www.jobs.af/jobs/educator-animator-2/apply

Submission Email:
https://www.jobs.af/jobs/educator-animator-2/apply
 
 Senior Advisor, Regions (CMS) job By
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  kabul Full Time   April 20, 2021 - April 30, 2021 Program

Job Overview

 Salary Offer NTA, Grade B

 Experience 6-7 years

 Vacancy Number VA - 21-190

 Gender Any

 Number of Jobs 1

 Education Bachelor's Degree

 Contract Duration 3 months with Possibility Extension

About Tetra Tech – JSSP:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services. The Company supports
government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water,
environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. With
16,000 associates worldwide, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project life cycle.Tetra Tech
provides technical, management, and advisory services to help developing and transitioning societies
navigate the challenges they face. We work around the world to help establish and strengthen
productive relationships between state and society and develop sustainable government and justice
systems that are responsive, transparent, accountable, fair, and efficient. In this way we increase
stability, foster investment, and improve the rule of law, which benefits our partner countries as well
as our economy back home. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and law
Enforcement Affairs (INL), funded Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) is a nationwide criminal
justice sector development program focused on institutional capacity building as well as training and
mentoring in Kabul and key provinces, and utilizes international and Afghan Advisors to train and
build capacity for Afghan officials within the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Attorney General’s Office
(AGO), Supreme Court (SCT), Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MOWA), and other justice sector
institutions. The program has the following four sections:
 

 Case Management System Development

 Legislative Capacity Building
 Organizational Capacity Building
 Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Summary:
Senior Advisor, Regions (CMS)

Nationality: Local National (LN)

Base of Operations: Regions, Afghanistan

Salary: NTA Salary Scale – Grade B

Required Clearance: VSS-A or other INL-approved vetting

Tetra Tech, Afghanistan Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP), is seeking applications for
Senior Advisor, Regions (CMS) position for Case Management System (CMS) section under the
supervision of Section Lead (CMS).

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Consult with Component Lead as well as international and Afghan
advisors on developing the CMS and CMS v2.0
 Train and mentor police officers, prosecutors, judges and defense
attorneys regarding the CMS utilization and application
 Develop lesson plans for training police officers, prosecutors, judges
and defense attorneys
 Assist in collecting weekly reports on CMS developments
 Meet with legal practitioners on CMS issues
 Conduct assessments for project implementation
 Conduct training needs assessments
 Coordinate with legal and judicial institutions
 Guide and assist the CMS Regional Advisors
 Consistently meet the highest standards in delivery and timeliness of
work products
 Prepare timely information for JSSP reports, deliverables and success
stories for activities and accomplishments on a bi-weekly, monthly,
quarterly, and annual basis, or as otherwise assigned
  Identify needs and propose recommendations for better CMS
implementation
 Rapidly respond to requests for information from JSSP Management,
INL, and Tetra Tech
 Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirement:


 Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience and a Master’s,

or 7 years of relevant professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree
 Experience collaborating with Afghan government ministries and
institutions on project implementation
 Demonstrated understanding of Afghan legal system preferred
 Past experience working with computerized information systems, in
particular developing and implementing IT related training courses for
government officials
 Ability to travel to provinces
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Fluent in Dari and English
 Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment

Job Location:
Afghanistan, Paktya

Submission Guideline:
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be considered for this position. Applicant’s
cover letter/resume must clearly describe how minimum requirements and experience are met.

Please submit the list of documents below to Applyjssp no later than April 19, 2021. The subject
line MUST be (Senior Advisor, Regions-CMS – VA 21-190), otherwise your application will
NOT be considered for the evaluation.

Updated CV

Cover letter, which demonstrates eligibility and interest (maximum one page).
No in-person appointments or phone calls will be entertained. Only selected qualified applicants
will be contacted. Hard copy application package is not accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations. We strive to
reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from
women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer

Submission Email:
   applyjssp@jsspaf.com