Hausa Content Reviewer at Ubongo - Nigeria

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

ADAPTATION

Main Activities:  

• Review of translated texts and songs from English to Hausa for all of Ubongo’s  content as well as any relevant metadata content.
• Review of audio and/or video files adapted into Hausa provided by the dubbing partner.
• Ensure correct and accurate translation of scripts, metadata and any other content as needed into French.
• Maintain the standard of Ubongo scripts for both dialogue and songs: energetic, rhythmic, emote, and professional. 
• Review translations with an “edutainment - mindset”.
• Review existing and future scripts for the Hausa language production of Ubongo Kids, Akili and Me and other productions of the organisation. 
• Ensure that any changes made on the translated script matches with the final script used during the recording session.
• Participate in translation review processes as per the timelines and platforms of review set out by the Adaptation Manager and Nigeria Country Manager and the dubbing partner.
• Update google drive and physical hard drives (where available) with reviewed content in Hausa that has been dubbed and adapted .
• Liaise with Adaptation Manager, Adaptation Project Manager, Adaptation Sound Engineer and Nigeria Country Manager to ensure smooth processes for content delivery.
• Maintain efficient communications and progress tracking systems with Ubongo.

REQUIREMENTS:KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONSESSENTIALS:

• A degree or qualification in Education, Early Childhood, Translation Studies or similar field. 
• Fluent in both English and Hausa (knowledge of different Nigerian local languages is an added bonus).
• Proven experience in translation and/or language education.
• Experience teaching pre-school and primary school children, or working with children in education is an added advantage!
• Ability to learn new software as needed.
• Experience with G-suite and Google Drive and/or other online file storage systems.
• Creative, organised, flexible in project management, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated and possess a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner.

PREFERRED:

• Passionate about Ubongo’s vision of bringing high-quality localised content to children across Africa.
• Ability to work remotely 
• Excellent attention to detail
• English to Hausa translation experience
• Excellent understanding of Francophone African Nursery and Primary School Curricula implementation 
• Have a can-do attitude and readiness to learn on the job
• Always looking forward to learning new skills as well as sharing their knowledge with others.
• Excellent communication skills with strong verbal and written communication skills.