Bilingual Dari & Pashto Interpreter — Protection

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 502,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Pakistan seeks a Dari and Pashto Interpreter to support its Programme unit, Protection section. The role focuses on accurate oral interpretation and limited translation, enabling effective communication between project staff and persons of concern in field activities.

The interpreter must maintain neutrality, confidentiality, and do no harm principles, and may travel to field locations as required to facilitate interviews and MHPSS sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in social-related field.
• Fluency in Pashto, Dari, Urdu, and/or English.
• At least 1 year interpreting experience in humanitarian context.
• Ability to handle sensitive discussions with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate oral interpretation during outreach, meetings and field activities.
• Interpret during case management interviews and assessments to facilitate communication.
• Support interpretation in protection and MHPSS sessions strictly as a language facilitator.
• Translate short written materials when required and approved by supervisor.

Skills

Languages fluency

Interpreting

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Development Studies/Sociology/Psychology

Job description

Inspire Pakistan seeks a Dari and Pashto Interpreter to support its Programme unit, Protection section. The role focuses on accurate oral interpretation and limited translation, enabling effective communication between project staff and persons of concern in field activities.

The interpreter must maintain neutrality, confidentiality, and do no harm principles, and may travel to field locations as required to facilitate interviews and MHPSS sessions.