Position Title: Freelance Translator/Editor, Amharic, Afan Oromo, Tigrigna, Afari and Somali Department: Communications Place of work: Addis Ababa Duration of contract: Definite to be engaged when a need arises Remuneration: As per organization pay scale Application Deadline: April 10, 2015
PSI is a leading social marketing organization with programs in 67 countries targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms for sustained impact; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and staff empowerment at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI/Ethiopia, an affiliate of Population Services International, has developed national results-based programs in HIV prevention, reproductive health and child survival. Through evidence-based social marketing and health communications, PSI/Ethiopia strengthens public and private sector partners to help Ethiopia’s most vulnerable people to lead healthier lives.
PSI/Ethiopia would like to enrich the existing pool of candidates for Translator/Editor.
JOB SUMMARY The Translator/Editor is given tasks on call basis and is responsible for the translation and edition of health communication materials from their origin of language to Tigrigna or Amharic. This role is hands-on and often involves working as part of a team. The Translator/Editor must be able to complete a wide range of activities requiring clear communication, excellent understanding of major health development interventions in the country and attention to detail. They must work well under pressure without compromising quality and deadline.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Read source documents critically and clearly understand the intention and context of the material to be translated/edited.
Work closely with the program focal person to ascertain that the work is on the right track.
Translate/edit the source material in a way that can easily be understood by the intended audience.
Submit neatly crafted document in soft copy with editable version.
Make corrections as per the feed-back given by the program focal person and the Social Marketing and Communications Manager.
When necessary, attend on consultative meetings on the contents embodied in the material.
This Job Description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities that are required of the employee. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.
Job Requirement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s/Masters degree in English/Tigrigna/Amharic Language/Literatures/ Communications/ Journalism/Health Education or related fields.
Minimum of 8/6 years direct experience in translating/editing health related materials.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and make rational decisions.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.