Translation/Transcription Services at Social Impact

• SI seeks to prequalify consultants to provide consultancy services on need basis. The consultants may be required to travel to Somalia if and when necessary. The prequalified consultant will receive approved SOW from ELMI Somalia operations team upon USAID request.  

*Please Note: Kenyan and Somali nationals are preferred.*   

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in translation, particularly of the localized dialects in each of the regions of Somalia 
• Demonstrable experience in translation with strong experience in research, monitoring and evaluation 
• Impeccable English language skills with the ability to write succinctly, coherently and effectively, with a very strong attention to detail 
• Expert knowledge of the Somali context and language 
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work methodically with large volume of data, and large numbers of reports 
• Ability to translate the data collection tools – the consultant will study the paper versions of each of the data collection tools that have been written in English, study the scripted version, and translate the paper versions of the tool from English to Somali. 
• Respond to ELMI feedback to correct, enhance or otherwise revise completed translations within defined timelines. 
• Ability to produce consistent quality products under tightly-defined deadlines