Part-Time Translatоr and Interpreter, US Stаte Department Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit Services for Reporting (MEASURE) in Ukraine Project, Kyiv, Ukraine

Company Profile: 

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary: 

This prospective project will provide the US State Department with monitoring services to monitor the delivery and use of US foreign assistance in Ukraine. The project will involve working with grantees to develop monitoring plans identifying performance indicators to report progress, compiling submitted data into reports for State Department review, and overseeing visits to sites where US assistance is being utilized to verify assistance is being used as intended.

**Please note: Ukrainian citizenship required for this position**

Position Summary:

The Part-Time Translator and Interpreter will support monitoring activities in the field as requested by the Department of State. The Translators and Interpreters should be located in Ukraine; they will be primarily responsible for translating monitoring reports and survey forms and interpreting for training sessions and monitoring interviews/focus groups (when and where requested).

Responsibilities:

• Translate monitoring reports and data collection tools.
• Serve as a translator during training sessions (when deemed necessary).
• Provide translation of other documents or functions as required.
• Serve as interpreter during site visits and M&E meetings as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study (Public Policy/Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, etc.).
• Previous experience in translating from Ukrainian to English both orally and written.
• Has previous experience with monitoring and evaluation key terms and concepts.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders of different backgrounds.
• Fluent in English (strong writing skills necessary) and Ukrainian.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize deliverables in a timely manner to meet quick turnaround.

At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] with “Reasonable Accommodations” in the title. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply: Please visit https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/msi/jobs/part-time-translator-and-interpreter-31680