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Mercy
Corps is an international development organization that helps
people around the world survive and thrive during crisis and
natural disaster.
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.
Mercy Corps seeks to fill the position of:
Job Title: Hausa Translator
Location: Nigeria
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 time frames
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:
consultancy@ng.mercycorps.org
Application Deadline 5th May,
2015.