Consultant - Translation of GANC Manuals (Remote) at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Translation of GANC Manuals

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Duration and Timeline: The consultancy is for a duration of 10 days.
Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.

Description
Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The consultant will be expected to achieve the following objectives:

• Read materials and Research specific terminology
• Convert text from English to Yoruba/ Pidgin
• Ensure translated texts conveys original meaning and tone
• The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
• Read given materials (Facilitators guide, Picture cards, New Mothers Booklets and PNC materials) and understand the contents.
• Cross -reference specialized dictionaries to check specific terminology
• Convert English text to Yoruba/Pidgin
• Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone
• Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy
• Submit 1st draft to G-ANC team to ensure translation meets their needs
• Support with pretest of some of the contents with clients to ensure translation meets their needs
• Edit content, maintain the original format (font and structure)
• Submit final and completed work to G-ANC team
• The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:
• Provide high -quality translated document that conveys the same message as in the original version (English version)
• Edit document for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Share edited document with the team for first level review
• Pretest document with clients (end users)
• Incorporate feedback from team/clients and reshare edited version for second level review
• Edit and reshare final version
• Submit final version to the team upon completion of assignment.

Qualifications & Experience
The consultant should possess the following qualifications:

• BSc in translation or similar field
• Additional certification in Linguistics is a plus.
• Proven work experience as a Translator, Interpreter or similar role
• Fluency in English, Yoruba and Pidgin
• Excellent proofreading skills with ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
• Good knowledge of content editing tools
• Time -management skills

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2024.