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TERM: 

Service contract/PENDING DONOR APPROVAL

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

To provide high-quality interpretation services for program activities and direct engagement with beneficiaries. The role requires accurate and culturally sensitive interpretation to support communication between our staff and Farsi-speaking communities. Ensure that beneficiaries fully understand program activities, rights, and services offered by the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Provide consecutive and, where applicable, simultaneous interpretation for beneficiaries during interviews, meetings, trainings, and focus group discussions;
- Facilitate clear and culturally appropriate communication between program staff and Farsi-speaking beneficiaries;
- Assist in community outreach, registration, and program delivery by ensuring accurate understanding of instructions, guidance, and documentation;
- Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism in all interactions with beneficiaries;
- Support translation of short notices, forms, and educational materials where needed;
- Report any issues or feedback from beneficiaries to program staff, ensuring concerns are communicated accurately.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Fluency in Farsi and Armenian or English (speaking, reading, writing);
- Proven experience as an interpreter in humanitarian, social, or field programs is highly desirable;
- Strong understanding of cultural and social norms of Farsi-speaking communities;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and empathy;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and neutrality in sensitive contexts;
- Comfortable working in field environments, sometimes under challenging conditions.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with INGOs, NGOs, or humanitarian programs;
- Knowledge of basic humanitarian principles and protection standards;
- Ability to support translation of program materials (forms, flyers, announcements);
- Knowledge of English for reporting purposes or coordination with program staff.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested applicants should send their CV together with your financial offer (salary) to Action Against Hunger email address: procurement@sc.acfspain.org with the subject “TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER” no later than 22:00, 30th March, 2026.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

ABOUT: 

Given the diversity of projects and their various locations, as well as the specific responsibilities associated with the position, regular travel across different regions of Armenia is necessary to effectively fulfill the duties outlined in the job description.