TPO Nepal Vacancy Announcement for Translator
Vacancy Announcement:
Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO) Nepal is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organizations. It was established in 2005 to promote psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally-appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.
Project information:
ALIVE is a 5-year project aiming to develop, and test the feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness of intervention modules (economic/anti-poverty intervention modules and self-regulation intervention modules) for preventing common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety among adolescents aged 10-19 years living in poverty affected urban settings such as squatter settlements in Nepal. ALIVE is being implemented by TPO Nepal in Kathmandu valley.
TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed and result oriented candidates for the following positions:
Translator
Job duration: 2-3 months
Number of openings: 2-3
Start date: At the earliest
Responsibility:
The translator will be responsible for the translation of qualitative data (focus group discussion, individual interviews, etc.) from Nepali to English
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in the field of psychology, nursing, public health, population health, anthropology, linguistics, global health, or related field
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in translation of research-related data, reports, and manuals from Nepali to English
- Flexible to work beyond office hours when required
- Excellent command of both written and spoken Nepali and English languages
- Fluent typing skills in both Nepali and English
- Priority will be given to those candidates who have previous experience in the translation of mental health-related qualitative data, reports, and manuals.
Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with the cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np no later than 5:00 p.m., 15th August, 2024.
