By Patience Gondo
GLOBAL medical humanitarian organisation Medicins Sans Frontiers (MSF) is looking for a part time interpreter in Gwanda, Matabeleland South to strengthen communication between researchers and local mining communities.
MSF also known as Doctors Without Borders is an international non-governmental organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural disasters and limited access to healthcare.
The Belgium Zimbabwe Mission is currently running projects in the country focused on public health and community-based research.
In a vacancy notice dated February 26 2026, MSF said it is seeking a qualified interpreter under a two month fixed term service contract set to begin in March 2026.
The company said successful candidate will report to an anthropologist or researcher and will provide professional oral and written translation services between English and local languages including isiNdebele, ChiShona, SiSotho and TshiVenda.
MSF said the engagement falls under a service contract framework and does not constitute a contract of employment.
The interpreter will be responsible for translating documents, meetings and discussions as well as travelling to artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) sites and surrounding communities to support field research activities.
The organisation said the role will involve assisting in identifying miners and community members for interviews and focus group discussions.
The research is expected to explore mining practices, water access and quality and potential environmental and health risks linked to ASM activities issues that directly affect livelihoods in Matabeleland South.
Beyond interpretation, the selected candidate will also assist in data entry, coding and analysis, the technical nature.
Applicants must have completed secondary education and demonstrate fluency in English and at least two of the specified local languages.
Experience in interpretation, translation, interviews or social research is required, alongside computer literacy. Qualifications in social sciences, environmental studies or public health will be an added advantage.
MSF said no fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process and said it has zero tolerance policy on abuse, sexual exploitation and discrimination.
Interested candidates are required to submit a detailed curriculum vitae and a motivation letter by March 6, 2026.
MSF Seeks Interpreter For Mining Community Research
By Patience Gondo
GLOBAL medical humanitarian organisation Medicins Sans Frontiers (MSF) is looking for a part time interpreter in Gwanda, Matabeleland South to strengthen communication between researchers and local mining communities.
MSF also known as Doctors Without Borders is an international non-governmental organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural disasters and limited access to healthcare.
The Belgium Zimbabwe Mission is currently running projects in the country focused on public health and community-based research.
In a vacancy notice dated February 26 2026, MSF said it is seeking a qualified interpreter under a two month fixed term service contract set to begin in March 2026.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) conducts targeted health interventions and operational research to address the severe health risks faced by rural communities surrounding artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sites in Africa.
A primary focus of their work is the Gwanda district in Zimbabwe, where MSF addresses, among other things, occupational lung diseases, HIV, TB, and the impact of environmental toxins on local populations.
In Gwanda it is likely to engage another local non governmental organisation called Zimbabwe Mining Saety Health Environmental Council (Zimshec) educating artisanal and small scale miners in Matabeleland South on responsible mining.