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.