Translators and Interpreters At SoCha LLC

Background

SoCha, LLC is preparing a proposal for the United States State Department for the anticipated Ukraine-based Monitoring, Evaluation, and Audit Services for Reporting (MEASURE) project. The MEASURE project will monitor, evaluate, and audit financial assistance from the United States Government (USG) to Ukraine to ensure the funds are used for their intended purpose. USG assistance is directed towards the following lines of effort: continuity of government, societal resilience, civilian security, and accountability. The project will provide the U.S State Department with capacity to report to Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and other U.S. entities on the outcomes of USG assistance to Ukraine. The findings from the MEASURE project will be used make judgments on the effectiveness of programs for meeting USG assistance objectives and to determine what, if any changes need to be made to assistance priorities and activities going forward.

To support the associated monitoring services on this activity, SoCha seeks qualified Translators and Interpreters.

**Please note that this is a part-time and local-hire position**

Position Description

This position is for part-time Translators and Interpreters to 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.

Illustrative Functions of the Position

The Translators and Interpreters will:

• 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.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Minimum of at least a 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.
• Previous experience with monitoring and evaluation key terms and concepts.
• Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders of different backgrounds.
• Able to effectively communicate in both English and Ukrainian.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize deliverables in a timely manner to meet quick turn around.
• Fluent in English (strong writing skills necessary) and Ukrainian.

Location

Ukraine (multiple potential locations across Ukraine).