BMA Translator (English → Dari) Position in Kabul

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Opportunity Description

Bank-e-Millie Afghan (BMA), Afghanistan’s oldest and one of its most trusted financial institutions, has opened applications for a full-time Translator (English to Dari) position. This temporary role is based in Kabul and requires strong translation skills, professional writing ability, and deep familiarity with banking and administrative terminology.

Established in 1933, BMA is recognized for introducing formal banking to Afghanistan and for its longstanding reputation built on strong governance, financial risk management, and operational integrity. The selected candidate will support the bank’s communication and documentation needs by providing accurate translations of policies, procedures, official correspondence, and verbal content from English to Dari.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled translators wishing to contribute to a reputable national institution.

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Job Description

The role aims to ensure accurate, fluent, and professional translation of all BMA’s official documents—including policies, procedures, plans, regulations, and correspondence—from English to Dari. The translator will help departments understand and correctly implement official documents by providing clear and high-quality translations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate all official bank documents (policies, plans, regulations, procedures, correspondence) from English to Dari.

• Ensure correctness of concepts, accuracy in terminology, and preservation of the bank’s formal tone.

• Review and edit translated materials to maintain consistency, clarity, and error-free content.

• Coordinate closely with departments to fully understand the content before translation.

• Provide verbal interpretation during workshops, meetings, and official sessions when needed.

• Organize and maintain both digital and printed records of all translated documents.

• Ensure complete confidentiality and integrity in handling official bank documents.

• Prepare regular reports on translation progress and submit them to relevant departments.

• Perform additional translation-related duties assigned by management.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pashto/Dari/English Literature, Translation, or related fields.

• Full proficiency in English and Dari (reading, writing, and speaking).

• Strong writing and editing skills in formal Dari.

• Familiarity with banking, financial, administrative, and economic terminology.

• Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF tools).

• High accuracy, focus, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Good communication skills, teamwork ability, and professional behavior.

• Strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and administrative integrity.

• Previous translation experience in banking or official institutions is an advantage.

• Ability to prepare and organize documents using correct administrative format and tone.

Required Documents

Although the announcement does not specify documents, applicants should generally prepare:

• Updated CV/Resume

• Bachelor’s degree and academic transcripts

• Work experience certificates

• National ID (Tazkira) or passport copy

• Cover letter (recommended)

• Translation-related certificates (optional but helpful)

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BMA Translator (English → Pashto) Position in Kabul

Application Procedure

All eligible applicants must apply online through the BMA Job Portal before the closing date.

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the official BMA Job Portal.

2. Create an account or log in.

3. Complete the online application form.

4. Upload all required documents.

5. Submit the application before 02 December 2025.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

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