Hausa Translator at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is an international development organization that helps people around the world survive and thrive during crisis and natural disaster.

Mercy Corps seeks to fill the position of:

Job Title: Hausa Translator

Location: Nigeria

Introduction
The Accelerating Savings and Strengthening Entrepreneurship through Skill- Building (ASSETS) is implemented by Mercy Corps Nigeria and funded by MasterCard Worldwide. ASSETS aim to further girls' access and ability to manage economic ASSETS through enhanced skills, knowledge and access to financial services. It contributes to MasterCard strategic objective of promoting economic growth and advancing global commerce, primarily by increasing the economic opportunities for marginalized adolescent girls and improving their savings practice.

Purpose of the Consultancy

• The project seeks to engage a Hausa Translator for developed Business Education in Short Message Service format (SMS tips) for project beneficiaries.

Illustrative List of Tasks to be Performed

• The consultant will be required to undertake the task of Translating to Hausa language the English SMS messages developed for project beneficaries

Organisational Support

• The consultant will be managed by the ASSETS Project Officer. These messages will be shared with the Translator in Word Document.

Contract Duration
The contract with the SMS Translator will be for one (1) Year (May 2015 - April 2016). However, engagement will be on need basis.

Essential Skills

• Good understanding of English language
• Strong written communication skills in Hausa Language.
• Previous experience translating material for developmental projects under tight timeframes

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter outlining specific relevant work experience and Translation rate per page, as well as a sample page of translated work for review to: [email protected]