Translator at Malaria Consortium

Malaria Consortium Nigeria is committed to tackling the large number of malaria cases and deaths in the country. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other partners, we lead and support three major malaria control initiatives in the country: Support to the National Malaria Control Programme (SuNMaP); NetWorks and MAPS. Our areas of focus include:
Technical support for malaria control
Capacity building, harmonisation and training of health workers
Heath systems strengthening
Behaviour Change Communications and community outreach activities
Operational research, policy and advocacyPurpose

To engage key short-term consultants who will translate messages from English into English, Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba, develop and finalize graphic designs, and produce audio and video messages in four language English, Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba in support of the ITN distribution project in the FCT.

Rationale for the Consultancy

The assignment is justified by the need to translate messages for print materials and audio/video scripts English, Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba; develop graphic designs for print materials; and produce audio and video messages in four language versions: English, Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba.
The majority of the target population are either low-literate or non-literate, hence the need to produce communication materials in appropriate local languages for the target audience.

Specific Task, Deliverables and Person Specification
Tasks for Translator:

Receive the English versions of the key messages for the print materials, and the scripts for audio messages from Kogi-SMEP and Malaria Consortium officials
Translate the content of the print materials from English into: English, Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba. Materials include motivational leaflets, message cards for town announcers and community mobilisers, posters and banners.
Translate the scripts of at least three audio messages from English into English, Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba
Translate the scripts of at least three video jingles/messages from English into : Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba
Revise the translated print materials and the scripts of the audio messages; based on review comments of Kogi-SMEP and Malaria Consortium (MC)

Deliverables for Translator

Receive the English versions of the key messages for the print materials, from Kogi-SMEP and MC officials. The Material includes Posters, Leaflets, Faze Caps, Reflective Jackets, T-shirts, Banners; Wall Charts, Announcers Cards
Develop computer graphic designs for the print materials in four language versions: English, Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba, using images and photos as agreed with Malaria Consortium officials.
Submit the drafts of the designed print materials to Kogi -SMEP and MC for review
Revise the draft of the designed print materials, based on feedback comments from Kogi-SMEP and MC.
Finalize the designed materials (in high and low resolutions); and submit print ready version to Malaria Consortium

Person Specifications for Translator (Three translators: one each for Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba)

Demonstrated experience translating print, audio and radio campaign materials into local languages, particularly Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba.
At least a first Degree or Higher National Diploma in Language Arts, Mass Communication, Linguistics or a related field, with strong competence in Ebira, Igala, and Yoruba.
Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in translation, news casting, print communication or audio/radio production in the required language.
Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to work effectively under tight timelines.
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