Interpreter(s)/Translator(s) – Guatemala

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Interpreter(s)/Translator(s) for a agriculture, monitoring evaluation consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Guatemala.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a consulting proposal for an upcoming evaluation project funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Guatemala. The assignment focuses on assessing a prominent resilience and agricultural livelihoods initiative implemented across vulnerable dry corridor and Mayan landscapes. To ensure effective communication and accurate data collection during fieldwork, we are seeking an expert Interpreter(s)/Translator(s) to join our multidisciplinary evaluation team.

The selected professional will play a vital role in bridging language barriers between Spanish-speaking researchers and local communities. By facilitating smooth interactions during stakeholder consultations, interviews, and focus group discussions, the expert will ensure that qualitative data is gathered accurately and respectfully. This consultancy contributes directly to evaluating project performance, learning lessons, and shaping adaptive management strategies for sustainable agricultural development in the country.

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

• Facilitate clear and accurate communication between evaluation team members and local stakeholders during fieldwork.
• Provide high-quality interpretation during key informant interviews and focus group discussions.
• Translate qualitative research instruments, notes, and transcripts accurately between Spanish and relevant Mayan languages.
• Ensure cultural nuance and precision are maintained across all translated and interpreted communications.

Scope of work

• Participate in briefing sessions and review background documents related to the agricultural resilience project.
• Provide simultaneous or consecutive interpretation during focus group discussions and stakeholder interviews.
• Translate qualitative transcripts, summaries, and key field notes from local Mayan languages into Spanish, or vice versa as required.
• Assist field researchers in clarifying terminology and cultural context during qualitative data collection activities.
• Support the qualitative data analysis team by ensuring linguistic accuracy in textual data records.
• Collaborate closely with the evaluation team to maintain data integrity and document collection processes.

Your role as Interpreter(s)/Translator(s)

• Deliver reliable interpretation services during qualitative fieldwork across designated project areas.
• Translate interview transcripts, notes, and relevant research materials accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Ensure faithful representation of participant responses during focus groups and interviews without altering context or meaning.
• Flag potential cultural nuances or context-specific idioms to lead researchers to enhance qualitative analysis.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards regarding sensitive information gathered from local communities.
• Work flexibly alongside quantitative and qualitative enumerators to support smooth field operations.

Requirements

• Education: Not specified
• Languages: Fluent Spanish and relevant Mayan language (Q'eqchi', Poqomchi', Ch'orti' and Achi)

Desirable

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in interpretation or translation, preferably in research or evaluation
• Experience working with international organizations or UN agencies on agricultural or rural development evaluations.
• Familiarity with technical terminology related to agriculture, climate change adaptation, and natural resource management.

A skilled linguist with fluent Spanish and expertise in a relevant Mayan language, backed by at least 3 years of interpretation and translation experience in research or evaluation settings.

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.