Paid Internship: Farmer-to-Farmer Assistant/ Translator 

CNFA's Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Program (F2F) funded by USAID is seeking a qualified individual for the position of US Experts Assistant/ Translator Intern.

The Assistant/ Translator Intern helps communicating with the beneficiary organizations in informal settings, and offers translations during training sessions. Additionally, the Assistant/ Translator Intern offers support to the program experts in navigating the local culture, helps with the visit logistics (ordering a taxi, explaining the public transportation system, assisting in supplies search etc.).

Qualification requirements include:

• Excellent command of English, Romanian and Russian;
• Strong writing and oral communication skills;
• Ability to relate well to rural communities and work effectively at the grassroots level;
• Flexibility, strong work ethics and willingness to travel extensively throughout Moldova and work directly with rural communities;
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills;
• Future university graduate or recent university graduate in foreign languages, economics and/or business management;
• Demonstrated experience interpreting/translating (including in informal settings);
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinating local travel logistics for the US volunteer experts working with Farmer-to-Farmer beneficiaries;
• Providing basic support with translations during informal meetings with beneficiaries and/or cultural events;
• Providing translations during the training sessions offered to beneficiaries;
• Providing support in navigating the local cultural norms;
• Offering support and guidance for high-quality personal time (suggesting places to visit, helping with travel and events reservations, etc)
• Other administrative duties as required by the Country Director.

Candidates will submit a resume in English, showing how their background and experience fits the requirements of this call by email, in MS Word or PDF format before Sunday, January 9, 23:59 Chisinau time, to recruitment@cnfamoldova.org.

CNFA (Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture) is a USAID-funded organization supporting agribusiness economic development in transitional countries. The Farmer-to-Farmer Program provides US volunteer technical assistance to Moldovan rural entrepreneurs and farmers seeking to expand their access to markets through improved business management and production practices.