GBV Interpreter - Karachi

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Pakistan seeks a GBV Interpreter to provide confidential, survivor-centred interpretation between survivors and service providers. The role requires neutral, respectful communication, strict confidentiality, and safeguarding adherence.

Responsibilities include interpreting during case management sessions and referrals, coordinating with the GBV Field Supervisor, and supporting program activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level education preferred.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto required with interpretation between local languages and Urdu/English.
• Experience in interpretation, community work, or humanitarian settings preferred.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical conduct at all times.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation during interactions between survivors and service providers.
• Ensure messages are conveyed clearly without omission or alteration.
• Use respectful, culturally appropriate language in GBV discussions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding and Do No Harm principles.
• Coordinate with supervisors for scheduling and support; assist in program activities as needed.
• Avoid case management or giving advice; do not record case information independently.

Skills

Dari language

Pashto language

Urdu/English translation

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Inspire Pakistan is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation implementing community-based and rights-focused programmes in partnership with donors, government counterparts, and other stakeholders. Its work focuses on supporting vulnerable and at-risk communities through accountable, inclusive, and ethical service delivery, with a strong emphasis on human rights interventions, including but not limited to Protection, Education, GBV and MHPSS.

Job Title

Reporting to or/supervised by

GBV Field Supervisor

Unit

Programme

Section

Protection

GBV (Gender Based Violence)

Duty Station

Purpose

The GBV Interpreter provides confidential, accurate, and survivor-centred interpretation support to facilitate communication between GBV survivors and service providers.

The role ensures that all communication is conducted in a respectful, neutral, and culturally appropriate manner while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Interpretation Support

• Provide accurate and complete interpretation during interactions between survivors and GBV Case Workers, GBV Mental Health Officer, and other service providers.
• Ensure messages are conveyed clearly without omission, addition, or alteration.
• Use appropriate, sensitive, and culturally respectful language when interpreting GBV-related discussions.

Confidentiality & Ethical Practice

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information shared during interpretation.
• Ensure no information is disclosed outside authorised communication channels.
• Adhere to safeguarding, PSEA, confidentiality, and Do No Harm principles at all times.

Survivor-Centred Communication

• Ensure respectful, non-judgmental, and culturally appropriate communication.
• Support a safe and comfortable environment for survivors during interactions.
• Remain neutral, impartial, and professional at all times.

Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with the GBV Field Supervisor and relevant team members for scheduling and support.
• Provide interpretation support during case management sessions, referrals, and other programme activities as required.

Boundaries of Role

• Do not engage in case management, counselling, or decision-making.
• Do not provide advice, personal opinions, or interpretation beyond language support.
• Do not collect or record case information independently.
• Do not interact with survivors outside assigned sessions or without supervision.

Other Duties

• Perform any other duties related to the position, as reasonably assigned by the Supervisor, in line with organisational policies and operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Preferably Bachelor’s level education.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is required, with the ability to interpret accurately between local languages and Urdu/English, as applicable.
• Preferably some experience in interpretation, community work, or humanitarian settings.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The position is subject to and governed by the organisation’s policies, procedures, codes of conduct and ethical standards.
• All staff are required to comply with all applicable policies at all times as a condition of employment.