English Translator/Editor

Detailed Job Description / Requirements:

Advocacy Forum, a non-profitable and nongovernmental national organization working for the protection and promotion of human rights, is looking for a dynamic and result oriented candidate for the post of English Translator/Editor. The candidate from dalits, indigenous, ethnic, and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply.


Post Title: English Translator/Editor (1 Position) Position: Officer
Duty Station: Kathmandu Deadline for application: April 25, 2008


Major Responsibilities:-

• Translate documents related to human rights violations (including individual case study, legislation and court documents) from Nepali to English ensuring that all the quality of translation is adequate
• Edit cases, reports, and legal documents translated in English
• Prepare newsletters if necessary
• Keep records of all translated documents and maintain copies of the translated materials in accordance with established formats


Minimum Qualifications/Experience:-

• Master's in English / Law / International relations, or any other discipline related to social sciences
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of oral and written English.
• Good computer skills with English/Nepali typing


Salary and other benefits: As per organization rules

All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their curriculum vitae with cover letter by email mentioning the subject: Application for English Translator/Editor to: info@advocacyforum.org.np

If applicants cannot submit an application by email, they may send it to the address indicated below:

Advocacy Forum-Nepal
Administration Department
Pabitrapyara Marg-16, Baluwatar
Kathmandu, Nepal
P. O. Box: 21798