RICEM,Translating Consultants Jobs in Rwanda

Contract
type
:
Consultancy
Background
RICEM
in partnership with SPARK is implementing AGRI-BDS program.  Five modules
have been developed  to be used in that program are in English and they
need to be translated in Kinyarwanda for future use among cooperative
farmers. 
It
is against this background tha

t RICEM is looking for interested consultants to
express their interest in translating those five modules into Kinyarwanda.

Purpose: Translation and
proofreading Agri BDS training materials “English into Kinyarwanda.
Duty
station
:
home-based and regular consultations with RICEM
Duties
and responsibilities
:
Agri BDS training materials translated and proof red
  1. Share
    draft translation with RICEM;
  2.  Incorporate
    suggested changes to the translation;
  3.  All
    text, including text contained in figures, boxes, captions, sources and
    covers requires translation and proofreading;
  4.  The
    translator is expected to perform terminology research (ie. in RICEM, WDA,
    NCBS, SPARK and other relevant websites) to ensure the accuracy and
    appropriateness of translation.
  5. The
    translator is also responsible for ensuring quality and accuracy of the
    entire document before submitting it back to RICEM.’
Tasks:
  • Review
    the Agri BDS training materials
  • Elaborate
    a professional translation protocol  and  operational calendar
    to be approved by RICEM  
  • Translate 
    5 agri BDS modules and curriculum ( English to Kinyarwanda)
  • Identify
    existing gaps in terms of technical terminologies and paragraphs
    structures  ( English and Kinyarwanda)
  • Adjust
     the whole documents in an adapted and comprehensive languages (
    English and Kinyarwanda)     
  • Document
    to be in font size of 12 Times New Roman, 1.15
  •  Present
    preliminary   draft of the   translated to be reviewed
    by RICEM
  • Submit
    a final version with all necessary corrections / adjustments as it may be
    requested by RICEM.
Required
selection criteria:
  1.  Advanced
    degree in literature and translation services experience from
      English to Kinyarwanda
  2. Minimum
    of 5 years experience
  3. Demonstrated
    experience in translating professional documents;
  4. Experience
    in translating training modules in particular will be considered
    favorable;
  5. Outstanding
    translation and editing skills in English
  6.  Experience
    in translating issues related to agri-business or development or related
    field;
  7.  Demonstrate
    effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient
    and timely manner
  8.  Fully
    proficient in computer skills
Required
service:
  1. Approximately
    600 pages of Agri BDS modules translated in the period June to July 2016
  2. Note:
    the amount of 600 pages is an estimate and can be readjusted.
Evaluation
The
award of the contract will be made in consultation with SPARK to the individual
consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a)
Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b)
Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted
technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
  • Technical
    Criteria weight; 70%
  •  Financial
    Criteria weight; 30%
Only
candidates obtaining a minimum of 60 point would be considered for the
financial evaluation.
 Application:
  • Qualified
    candidates should send  in a sealed envelope  with mention
    “MODULES TRANSLATION/RICEM” the following:
  • CV,
    together with a motivation letter addressed to the Managing Director of RICEM
  • Technical
    proposal with indication of costs by page)
RICEM
Headquarters is located at KABUSUNZU, Former CENTRE IWACU, and
NYAKABANDA-NYARUGENGE.
Deadline
of submission is 17th June 2016 at 5:00 pm (Kigali time).Applications that do
not include all the required documents will be disqualified.Applications
submitted after the deadline will not be accepted and only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.For more information, please call 0789320418.
Done
at Kigali on 9th June 2016
RICEM
Management

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