AFGHANISTAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (AIB)
Afghanistan’s most trusted bank since 2004, AIB delivers secure, transparent banking for individuals, businesses, NGOs, and government, aligned with international standards to drive growth, opportunity, and financial inclusion.
Job Summary
- Recruiter: Afghanistan Internatinal Bank (AIB)
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Vacancies Number: 1
- Province: Kabul
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 3 - 5 years
- Deadline: 8 Sep, 2026
The Translator will have responsibilities that include:
A. Translation, Interpretation, and Language Support:
- Provide accurate and professional translation of Bank-related documents between English, Dari, and Pashto, in accordance with the Bank’s requirements.
- Translate, review, and finalize the Bank’s policies, procedures, manuals, guidelines, circulars, instructions, and other operational materials.
- Support the Bank’s departments by translating banking, financial, legal, regulatory, administrative, technical, and Shariah-related documents.
- Translate, as required, the following types of documents:
- Bank policies and procedures;
- Legal agreements, contracts, and documents related to the Bank’s products and services;
- Regulatory instructions, notices, and official correspondence;
- Board papers and senior management documents;
- Internal memoranda and formal communications;
- Training materials, presentations, and educational resources;
- Customer communications, applications, and forms;
- Product information, promotional materials, and marketing content;
- Management reports, analytical papers, and strategic plans;
- Islamic banking and Shariah-related documents, where applicable.
B. Translation Accuracy and Document Review:
- Deliver translations that accurately reflect the content, purpose, and intended meaning of the source document.
- Review translated documents carefully and correct errors relating to grammar, spelling, terminology, formatting, and clarity.
- Ensure that the context, tone, intent, and substance of the original document remain unchanged in the translated version.
- Apply consistent and suitable terminology across banking, financial, legal, technical, and regulatory materials.
- Prepare, maintain, and periodically update a standardized trilingual glossary of important banking and financial terms in English, Dari, and Pashto.
- Ensure that translated policies, procedures, manuals, and other structured documents follow the same organization, layout, and format as the approved source documents.
C. Departmental Coordination and Interpretation:
- Coordinate with relevant departments to understand and confirm specialized banking, financial, legal, technical, and operational terminology.
- Seek clarification from subject matter experts when necessary to ensure the correct interpretation of specialized information.
- Respond to departmental translation requests within the agreed timelines and according to established priorities.
- Provide interpretation support for meetings, training sessions, workshops, official functions, and other Bank activities when required.
- Confirm with document owners and responsible departments that the materials submitted for translation are the most recent approved versions.
D. Confidentiality, Security, and Regulatory Compliance:
- Handle all Bank documents, information, and communications with the highest level of confidentiality.
- Safeguard confidential and sensitive information relating to customers, employees, finances, operations, and the Bank’s strategic affairs.
- Observe all applicable Bank policies, procedures, confidentiality obligations, and information-security requirements.
- Ensure that translation and interpretation services comply with relevant banking laws, regulations, and regulatory obligations.
E. Terminology Management and Service Enhancement:
- Maintain and update a centralized terminology database and trilingual glossary to support consistency and accuracy in all translation work.
- Review existing translation practices and identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, efficiency, and service delivery.
- Keep up to date with terminology and developments in banking, finance, regulation, law, and Islamic banking.
- Support the preparation and enhancement of translation standards, language guidelines, and quality-control procedures within the Bank.
- Carry out any other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager or the Bank, as required.
Job Requirment
A. Educational Background:
- A bachelor’s degree in English Language, Translation, Linguistics, Literature, Journalism, Law, Business Administration, Islamic Banking, Shariah, or a related field.
- A recognized professional certification or qualification in translation is considered an advantage.
B. Relevant Professional Experience:
- At least 3–5 years of professional experience in translation or a closely related field.
- Prior experience in banking, financial services, legal, regulatory, corporate, or other professional settings is strongly preferred.
- Practical experience translating professional materials, including policies, procedures, manuals, contracts, official correspondence, and regulatory documents, is considered an advantage.
C. Language and Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated excellence in both written and spoken English.
- Excellent written and spoken proficiency in Dari.
- Excellent written and spoken proficiency in Pashto.
- Proven ability to accurately translate complex banking, financial, legal, regulatory, and technical terminology.
- Strong command of professional writing and written communication.
- Advanced skills in translation, editing, proofreading, and document review.
- Sound understanding of banking and financial terminology, policies, and procedures.
- Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, legal, and Islamic banking terminology.
- Strong research and analytical capabilities, with the ability to understand complex information and communicate it accurately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other commonly used document-management tools.
- Ability to handle multiple translation assignments and manage competing priorities effectively.
D. Professional Competencies:
- Exceptional attention to detail, supported by a strong commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to ensure consistency in terminology, writing style, and formatting across different documents.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while meeting established deadlines.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
- High standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics.
- Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and ownership of assigned tasks.
- Professional and cooperative approach when working with colleagues and various departments.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively and effectively to a team.
- Commitment to upholding high professional standards and continuously enhancing the quality of translation services.
Submission Guideline
- Interested candidates are invited to apply through the link below:
Link: https://aib.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/584743000008260067/Translator?source=CareerSite
Country
Afghanistan
City
Kabul
Submission Email
jobs@aib.af
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