Transcription and Translation Consultant at Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria - 4 openings

Breakthrough ACTION ignites collective action and encourages people to adopt healthier behavior - from using modern contraceptive methods and sleeping under bed nets to being tested for HIV and preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases - by forging, testing, and scaling up new and hybrid approaches to social and behavior change.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Transcription and Translation Consultant

Locations: Abuja, Kebbi, Lagos & Rivers
Period of Engagement: 3 weeks (June 5th to 23rd 2023)

Summary

• The consultant will work closely with the RCCE technical team of Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria to carry out qualitative data transcription and translation on specific themes.
• This will be done concurrently in the following states: Kebbi, Lagos, FCT, and Rivers

Deliverables:

• Transcribe and translate audio recordings, field notes, and observation field reports from indigenous languages (Hausa, Yoruba, Pidgin) to English.
• Prepare a translated scripts in English to each question using the assessment tool.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of Five years of experience conducting qualitative analysis for health-related development projects.
• Strong experience in qualitative data collection techniques, such as interviews and focus group discussions.
• Good understanding of public health and behavioral research principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse individuals and communities.
• Proficiency in local languages spoken in the selected areas (Kebbi, Lagos, FCT, and Rivers) for effective communication with participants.
• Attention to detail and ability to document data accurately.
• Familiarity with research ethics and confidentiality protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to conduct literature review on specified theme.
• Fluency in English language (Spoken and written)
• Fluency in Hausa required for Kebbi and FCT applicants. Fluency in Yoruba is required for Lagos Applicants and Pidgin English is required for River’s applicants.
• Ability to use qualitative tools like Nvivo, ATLAS.ti, Maxqda or other Research Text tool.
• Provision of at least 2 samples of previous work (To be provided if contacted).
• Ability to mobilize resources and deliver within specified timeline.

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters and CV (PDF) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.