Consultant – BUSINESS TIPS SMS TRANSLATOR

INTRODUCTIONThe 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.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 PERFORMEDThe consultant will be required to undertake the task of Translating to Hausa language the English SMS messages developed for project beneficiaries.ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORTThe consultant will be managed by the ASSETS Project Officer. These messages will be shared with the Translator in Word Document.CONTRACT DURATIONThe 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 timeframes

Applicants should email 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.

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consultancy@ng.mercycorps.org