The US Forest Service, International Programs (USFS/IP) and Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI) seek a full-time Translator for a four-year US Agency for International Development (USAID)/USFS project to strengthen the internal capacity of the Lebanese Ministry of Environment to manage a large reforestation initiative through targeted direct technical assistance and short-term employment in impoverished and environmentally-degraded regions of Lebanon. Contracts of the selected personnel will be extended every year upon satisfactory completion of all duties.
Description
Responsibilities of the Translator include, but are not limited to
- Review all Lebanon Reforestation Initiative documents for translation needs;
- Translate relevant documents such as reports, forestry laws, and others;
- Assist in translating financial documents for financial reporting; and
- Provide oral interpretation for expatriate program staff and technical experts in the field.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have
- English and Arabic certified fluency required;
- Translation and interpretation experience at the Bachelor’s degree level minimum;
- Experience or interest in natural resources and forestry desired;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Familiarity with international organizations and/or U.S. foreign government agencies; and
- Lebanese nationality.
Send CV and cover letter with "Translator" in subject line to ayshaghadiali@fs.fed.us
