WORK FOR AN AWARD-WINNING NON-PROFIT SOCIAL INNOVATOR

Job Title:           Mozambique Technical Interpreter*

Industry:           Non-profit / International Development

Function:          Communications

Job Location:     Mozambique

Start Date:        August 2024 (estimated start date)

Term:               22 months Project Duration      

*The filling of this position is contingent on the successful award of an upcoming project in Mozambique.

WHO WE ARE

Build Change is the global leader in systems change for resilient housing. Our engineers, builders, coders, policy advocates, and lending partners are providing urgently needed housing solutions in the world’s most disaster-prone countries. Shifting power to families since 2004, Build Change has safeguarded over $4.7 billion in housing infrastructure assets across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, improving the lives of over 1.17 million people by building new or retrofitting more than 230,000 buildings, at a cost of $51 per safer person.

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YOUR NEW OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Mozambique Field Coordinator, the Mozambique Technical Interpreter will collaborate with the national team on the interpretation, and the translation of project related documentation, as well as meeting attendance and note taking.

MOZAMBIQUE TECHNICAL INTERPRETER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpretation: Responsible for verbal interpretation and translation between English and Portuguese, and vice versa, on matters that include construction, architecture, civil engineering, climate adaptation, logistics, administration, and security. This will primarily include interpretation for English speaking team members, such as the Field Coordinator, when they interact with:
  • Non-English speaking team members
  • Government officials
  • Project stakeholders
  • Homeowners, builders and community members
  • NGO representatives

• Meeting Attendance & Note Taking: Responsible for taking comprehensive notes on specific meetings and conversations, and keeping track of individuals names and contact information as directed by the Field Coordinator

• Translation: Responsible for translation of technical documents from English to Portuguese and vice versa. The documents are expected to include matters of construction, architecture, civil engineering, climate adaptation, logistics, administration, and security.
• Location & Travel: Job located in Nampula, Mozambique, with occasional travel to Maputo and to other project areas such as Nacala, Pemba and Montepuez.
• Safety & Security: Respect Build Change Mozambique Safety & Security SOPs.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Three years of experience in Portuguese-English interpretation and/or translation.
• Three years of experience in NGO/UN/Development work.
• Willingness to be based full-time in Nampula.

Other Requirements

• This position is open to Mozambique Nationals only.
• This position requires fluency in Portuguese and English.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Then please visit www.buildchange.org/about/careers and select the link for this position. Applications will be accepted until filled and will be reviewed as received. Build Change is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and citizens of Build Change’s program countries are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls please.

OUR COMMITMENT

­­­­­­­­Build Change is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of Build Change that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Build Change to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Build Change is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship.