Перекладач/ка

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates to occupy full-time Translator position to work on the recently awarded Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity), a $90 million, multiyear contract funded by USAID.

PROJECT BACKGROUND 

The Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity) will concentrate on addressing three narrow development challenges within its manageable interest and influence to overcome corruption risks at the national institutional level, local government level, and related to Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Specifically, these include: 

• Anti-Corruption Institutional Challenges: Nascent anti-corruption institutions facing depleted human resources and budget austerity during wartime face challenges guaranteeing adequate corruption prevention, deterrence, and the inevitability of punishment for corruption offenses. 
• Weak Anti-Corruption Controls in Local Government: Weak anti-corruption compliance and control measures in local communities, depleted human resources, and humanitarian emergencies during wartime challenge adequate corruption prevention, deterrence, and the inevitability of punishment for corruption offenses at the local level. 
• Recovery and Reconstruction Corruption Risks: Unresolved corruption risks due to the lack of internal control, non-transparent procedure, and weak civil oversight over key reconstruction processes, including infrastructure restoration, asset management, environmental recovery, create risks for transparent and accountable reconstruction and recovery. 

The Pro-Integrity Activity will pursue a problem-driven approach addressing the root causes through targeted objectives aligned with mission and U.S. government strategy. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Translator will support the Pro-Integrity project team by providing necessary translation and interpretation services between English and Ukrainian. S/he will support technical and operational implementation and the development of project deliverables by ensuring the accuracy and quality of translation and interpretation products and services. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Translate documents and/or information from English to Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian to English, as requested, to support members of the project team. Types of documents may include: technical documents, such as reports and summaries; project descriptions and outreach, or other external outreach communications; requests for application, requests for proposal, and other materials related to the procurement of goods and services; position scopes of work, lease agreements, or other operational documents. 
• Review documents or content translated by other members of the team or digital/online resources (such as ChatGPT, DeepL, Google, etc.) to ensure the accuracy and quality of translation. 
• Attend meetings and/or events alongside project staff and/or members of the start-up team to provide interpretation services from English to Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian to English, as requested. 
• Work with members of the project team to address relevant language barriers that may arise in project implementation and/or the development of project deliverables, providing appropriate translation and/or interpretation support in English and/or Ukrainian. 
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of translations and interpretations, and work with the team to identify and resolve any misunderstandings or other issues that may arise. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant field of study, such as communications, linguistics, or language studies, preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered. 
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including substantive prior experience providing translation and/or interpretations services. Prior relevant experience in communications and/or language education also considered. 
• Prior translation and/or interpretation experience of written and oral communications in English and Ukrainian with demonstrated accuracy and quality of resulting translation and interpretation services/products; additional experience in other Slavic languages a plus.  
• Prior experience working with international donor-funded initiatives preferred.  
• Prior experience working in the context of similar technical themes, including translation and interpretation of similar technical language, preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal communication, analytical, and writing capacities.   
• Computer literacy with demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, etc.) required.  
• Fluency in Ukrainian with excellent oral and written communication skills required, plus professional proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English; fluency in English preferred. Additional experience in other Slavic languages a plus. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please include “Translator: your name and surname” in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. 

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. 

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks. 

DAI ORGANIZATION AND VALUES 

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. 

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks. 

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.