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  • Posted: Apr 14, 2021
    Deadline: Apr 23, 2021
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    GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) is a non-governmental and nonprofit organization that strife to make life of vulnerable women and children better through revitalized partnership. GPON provides life-skill education and psychosocial support to conflict-affected, WaSH community or camp services, Education in emergency services, Gender-based Violence mitigation services, Child protection service, Protection monitoring services, Nutrition and public health services.
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    Call for Expression of Interest – Consultancy Translator

    Scope of work: GPON developed a Context Friendly Module, focused on Psychosocial Support for engaging adolescents and young people in northeast Nigeria. GPON is implementing a project reaching adolescents who are survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Unaccompanied and Separated Children, Children with Disabilities, and Children who are Formerly Associated with Armed Forces and Armed Groups who are survivors of S/GBV or at risk of or exposed to Gender-Based Violence. The project is also building the capacity; of community Volunteers including SBCPC School Base Child Protection Committee. The project will target IDPs, Returnees, and Host Communities in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kala-Balge and Damboa. The external contractor under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chief of Programmes, and in close collaboration with the programme team, will be responsible to undertake the language translation of these manuals into the following languages: (i) Kanuri, (ii) shuwa Arabic and (iii) Hausa.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Summary of Key Functions:

    The consultant is requested to translate the below:

    Community-BasedPsychosocial Support Module- 8473 Words

    Community-based life skill manual – 10815 Words

    The translator will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Programmes. To facilitate smooth monitoring of the translation, regular meetings/conference calls should be organized to discuss the progress of the work.

    The project requires a high quality of translation and the expected deliverable are:

    •  The first draft of the Module in Shuwa Arabic, Kanuri, and Hausa.
    • The final draft of the Module in Shuwa Arabic, Kanuri, and Hausa
    • The first draft of the Manual in Shuwa Arabic, Kanuri, and Hausa
    • The final draft of the Manual in Shuwa Arabic, Kanuri, and Hausa

    Study the text and convert it into Arabic using the most appropriate vocabulary and commonly accepted equivalents of professional, scientific, or technical terms and ensure that the original meaning is retained by acquiring information about the professional, scientific, and technical subject matter covered

    Incorporate suggested changes to the translation

    All text, including text contained in figures, boxes, captions, sources, and covers requires translation and proofreading

    The translator is expected to perform terminology research to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of translation. The translator is also responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of the entire document before submitting it back to the officer in charge of the project.

    Consult specialists and reference works, technical dictionaries, and other appropriate sources as necessary

    Ensure that terminology and nuances are correctly rendered and that the translation is structurally, grammatically, and idiomatically correct
    Verify the accuracy of citations; spot manifest or possible errors in the original text and inform the editor and the author when appropriate
    Compare the translation of a text with the original to verify the accuracy and completeness of the translated version and the suitability of the vocabulary and terminology used
    Proofread the translated materials before final submission to detect any error in spelling punctuation or grammar

    DELIVERABLES

    DEADLINE

    • The first draft of the Manual-Par I, Shuwa Arabic, Kanuri, and Hausa
    • Number of effective working days: 25
    • The final draft of the Manual-Par I Shuwa Arabic, Kanuri, and Hausa
    • Number of effective working days: 20
    • The first draft of the Manual-Par II Shuwa Arabic, Kanuri, and Hausa
    • Number of effective working days: 25
    • The final draft of the Manual-Par II Shuwa Arabic, Kanuri, and Hausa
    • Number of effective working days: 20

    Competencies

    Teamwork: Works collaboratively with supervisor to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas.

    Planning & Organizing: Based on the supervision received, develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; prioritizes activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; uses time efficiently.

    Professionalism: Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. Plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.

    Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively and customizes language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

    Required Skills and Experience

    Education: A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in translation, or relevant field, from a university or institution of equivalent status. 

    Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in translation. Working experience with United Nations and/or other international organizations is desirable. Preference is given to translators with experience translating material related to Human Rights training. 

    Knowledge and understanding of the local languages

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications(Please combine all the documents in one file and attached it )

    Indicate the number of experience years as well as the field, the number, and title of translated documents of 50 pages or more

    The Consultant must provide a brief methodology on how to approach and conduct the work (presentation and Feasibility) indicating in his/her offer exactly the number of working days which should not exceed 30 days in any case. He/she must submit a calendar of meetings and evolution of his working and must take into account comments and conclusions of all meetings held with the supervisor

     Proposal explaining how he/she is the most suitable for the work

    Personal CV including experience in similar projects and at least 3 references with contact details to career@gaolprime.org cc dumuijaychris@yahoo.com amakachukwuekem@gmail.com and uchenna@goalprime.org

    GPON is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
    GPON does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks

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