Intérprete(s)/traductor(es) (Interpreters/Translators) – Guatemala

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Intérprete(s)/traductor(es) (Interpreters/Translators) for a agriculture, monitoring evaluation consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Guatemala.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming FAO evaluation assignment in Guatemala. We are seeking an experienced Interpreter/Translator to support our multidisciplinary evaluation team during a mid-term assessment focused on resilient livelihoods for vulnerable smallholder farmers in the Mayan landscapes and the Dry Corridor.

This role is vital for bridging communication gaps during qualitative and quantitative data collection activities. The expert will facilitate accurate exchanges with local stakeholders, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder the collection of insights necessary for assessing project progress and informing future implementation phases.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Ensure precise and culturally appropriate interpretation during key informant interviews and focus group discussions.
• Translate evaluation instruments, questionnaires, and qualitative transcripts accurately between Spanish and relevant Mayan languages.
• Facilitate effective communication between international or national evaluators and local rural communities.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and confidentiality during all translation and interpretation tasks.

Scope of work

• Review evaluation tools and background documents to familiarize with specific agricultural and M&E terminology.
• Provide simultaneous or consecutive interpretation during fieldwork, community meetings, and stakeholder consultations.
• Translate qualitative session transcripts, reports, and relevant project documentation as needed.
• Support the field team in contextualizing questions to ensure clarity and cultural relevance for respondents.
• Assist in the verification of translated data to maintain consistency across quantitative and qualitative datasets.

Your role as Intérprete(s)/traductor(es) (Interpreters/Translators)

• Execute interpretation duties during field missions across the designated project areas in the country.
• Translate research instruments, focus group guides, and interview protocols accurately.
• Provide reliable written translations of qualitative notes and summaries for the evaluation report.
• Collaborate closely with data collectors and evaluators to clarify nuances in local responses.
• Adhere to scheduling and fieldwork logistics agreed upon with the core evaluation team.

Requirements

• Al menos 3 años de experiencia profesional pertinente en interpretación o traducción, preferiblemente en investigación o evaluación
• Languages: Dominio fluido del español y del idioma maya pertinente (Q’eqchi’, Poqomchi’, Ch’orti’ y Achi)

Desirable

• Previous experience supporting international agency evaluations, preferably with the FAO or similar organizations.
• Familiarity with technical terminology related to agricultural resilience, food security, and rural livelihoods.

A bilingual or multilingual professional with a strong background in translation and interpretation within agricultural or evaluation settings in Guatemala, fluent in Spanish and relevant Mayan languages.

Assignment details

• Location: Guatemala
• Financed by: FAO
• Sector: Agriculture, monitoring evaluation
• Estimated duration: 3 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a FAO-financed project in Guatemala.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.