Translator (English to Hausa Language) at Malaria Consortium

Project overview

• The Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1–59 Months in Nigeria (SARMAAN II) project which is aimed at evaluating the safety, impact on antimicrobial resistance, and effects on child mortality of mass azithromycin administration (MDA) in children aged 1–59 months.
• By combining service delivery (intervention component) with rigorous research, SARMAAN II ensures that evidence directly informs practice and policy. Implemented across 11 states in Nigeria including Kebbi, the project aims to generate actionable insights for adoption as a major child survival health intervention in the future.
• The AZM MDA campaign will commence with microplanning and training with biannual implementation occurring from June-July and November-December 2026.
• To enhance community understanding and effective implementation, communication materials such as wall charts and posters must be translated into local languages, including Hausa, for use across implementing states.

Job purpose

• To translate selected SARMAAN II posters from English to Hausa, ensuring that all technical and behavioural messages are accurately conveyed, culturally appropriate, and easily understood by target users at community and health facility levels.

Scope of work
The consultant will:

• Translate content from English to Hausa for four (4) selected poster pages
• Ensure translations:
  • Maintain the original meaning and intent of messages
  • Use simple, clear, and context-appropriate Hausa language
  • Are suitable for community-level comprehension
  • Retain key public health terminology appropriately
• Review and refine translations based on feedback from the programme team (if required within the assignment day).

Expected Deliverables

• Translated Hausa versions 
• Final outputs must be:
  • Accurate and complete
  • Properly formatted in line with the original structure
  • Submitted in editable format (Word)

Required Qualifications
The consultant should possess:

• Diploma in Communication or English.
• Proven experience translating English to Hausa, with evidence of work conducted with an international organization.
• Strong understanding of health communication terminology
• Ability to translate technical content into clear, audience-appropriate language.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
• Ability to deliver within tight timelines
• One to two years of experience translating English texts to Hausa.

Evaluation Criteria
The deliverables will be assessed based on:

• Accuracy of translation
• Clarity and simplicity of language
• Preservation of original meaning
• Cultural appropriateness
• Timeliness of submission.