Sydani Initiative for International Development is a management consulting firm based in Abuja, Nigeria. With our team of experienced management consultants, we design, deploy, monitor and evaluate impactful programs and interventions to improve the health and social sectors in Nigeria and globally.
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Transcribers will accurately convert audio recorded interviews and focus group discussions from the baseline assessment into written text, supporting current vacancies at SYDANI Group.
Key Responsibilities
Listen to audio recordings and produce verbatim transcripts in the original language for the SYDANI Group vacancies.
Translate transcripts into English where applicable while preserving meaning and context; this process is integral to the vacancies at SYDANI Group.
Ensure transcripts are clear, well formatted, and free of errors in line with vacancies at SYDANI Group requirements.Job fair promotions
Annotate non verbal cues such as pauses, laughter, and emotions where relevant; essential for SYDANI Group vacancies.
Maintain confidentiality and data security at all times as part of the expectations for vacancies at SYDANI Group.
Meet agreed deadlines for transcript submission, which is crucial for vacancies at SYDANI Group.
Qualifications
Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate
Proven experience in transcription, preferably for research or academic purposes.
Excellent listening and typing skills with high accuracy.
Proficiency in English and at least one local language such as Hausa or Fulfulde.
Access to a reliable computer and internet
Strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate for long periods.
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