Translator/interpreter

A. Background
The purpose of the USAID Improving Private Sector Competitiveness Activity ("Activity") is to remove constraints and build the competitiveness of small and growing businesses (SGBs) in Vietnam, including those led by vulnerable populations. With this activity, USAID/Vietnam is supporting Vietnam's competitiveness: vertically at the policy, market and firm level; and horizontally by working along the entire spectrum of enterprise growth models, from household businesses transforming into registered firms to small firms on the cusp of scaling up. Deloitte Consulting LLP ("Deloitte") is implementing this Activity on behalf of USAID. The Agency for Enterprise Development of the Ministry of Planning and Investment is the Vietnam Government counterpart of IPS-C.
The Activity is made up of four inter-related Objectives:
Objective 1. Building business management capacity of Small and Growing Businesses, including those led by vulnerable populations (particularly women and ethnic minorities),
Objective 2. Improving efficiency and productivity by promoting innovation, technology adoption, and sustainable business models,
Objective 3. Enhancing business enabling environment for a broad-based inclusive economy,
Objective 4. Strengthening business-to-business (B2B) and cross-sectoral linkages.
B. Specific Tasks
The Translator/Interpreter shall perform the following tasks:
• Provide Vietnamese-English and English-Vietnamese translation and interpretation services to the project team and counterparts in support of project objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborate with various vendors on any outsources translation and interpretation needs. This includes working with the procurement coordinator on any needed outsourcing.
Oral Translation:
• Translation from Vietnamese to English and vice versa;
• Whisper/consecutive/real-time translation during meetings, conferences; and
• Responsible for providing good quality translation to all project and counterpart staff engaged in dialogue.
Written Translation:
• Translation of IPSC and counterpart documents such as regulations/ legislation, technical procedure manuals, training presentations, letters, emails, etc. from Vietnamese/English and vice versa;
• Responsible for providing high quality translations within specified deadlines; and
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor.
C. Reporting and Supervision
The Translator/Interpreter will report to the Deputy Chief of Party, Chief of Party and Operations Manager.