Contract
type:
Consultancy
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.
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
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.
proofreading Agri BDS training materials “English into Kinyarwanda.
Duty
station:
home-based and regular consultations with RICEM
station:
home-based and regular consultations with RICEM
Duties
and responsibilities:
Agri BDS training materials translated and proof red
and responsibilities:
Agri BDS training materials translated and proof red
- Share
draft translation with RICEM; - Incorporate
suggested changes to the translation; - All
text, including text contained in figures, boxes, captions, sources and
covers requires translation and proofreading; - 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. - 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:
selection criteria:
- Advanced
degree in literature and translation services experience from
English to Kinyarwanda - Minimum
of 5 years experience - Demonstrated
experience in translating professional documents; - Experience
in translating training modules in particular will be considered
favorable; - Outstanding
translation and editing skills in English - Experience
in translating issues related to agri-business or development or related
field; - Demonstrate
effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient
and timely manner - Fully
proficient in computer skills
Required
service:
service:
- Approximately
600 pages of Agri BDS modules translated in the period June to July 2016 - 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:
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
at Kigali on 9th June 2016
RICEM
Management
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