POSITION SUMMARY

Drive the communication of One Acre Fund Ethiopia, an agriculture NGO that strives to improve yields, tree populations, and seed availability in the Amhara region. Translate critical written and spoken English into Amharic, from farmer training manuals to marketing materials and videos. Your translations will be critical to our connection with farmers. The language will at times be highly technical, and it will be important to communicate both the correct information and the intention behind it. 

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

Responsibilities

• Translate a variety of written materials from English to Amharic, and in some cases from Amharic to English, making sure to understand the meaning and context of all materials to convert them into the second language and preserve the original meaning.
• Produce translations for high-quality farmer training manuals and other training documents, as well as communications from Human Resources and country leadership to the entire staff.
• Provide live / spoken translation between English and Amharic at meetings, field visits, and during phone conferences. Consult with experts and other colleagues to understand specialized concepts and translate them appropriately. Provide language lessons to staff as needed
• Other special projects as necessary, which might include creating a dictionary of industry terms, producing marketing materials about One Acre Fund, recording audio/video content, and drafting internal communication emails.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Job Requirements

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Must speak fluent English and Amharic, spoken and written
• Must be excellent and fast at typing Amharic
• Experience working with English-speaking international staff a major plus
• Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, and email)
• Background in agriculture or forestry a major plus 2+ years formal work experience
• 1+ year experience in translation or writing communication pieces
• Must be willing to travel and make field visits for translation purposes Degree or Diploma in English Language preferred.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

BENEFITS

Health insurance, paid time off

GENDER

Women are highly encouraged to apply

Sponsor International Candidates

No; Must have existing rights to work in Ethiopia.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

How to Apply

All applications will be received through this link, please apply here: https://grnh.se/ea1aab7f1us