| Overview : Job Title: Translator – Individual Contractor on call basis Project Title: Governance and Democratic Capacity Building Programme Type of Contract: Individual Contract Language Required: English and Amharic Estimated Duration of Contract: A period of one year with possible extension of additional one more year Expected Starting Date: As soon as possible TERMS OF REFERENCE Long Term Agreement (LTA) for The Provision of TRANSLATION Services to facilitate the Implementation of UNDP Ethiopia Projects Background and Purpose: UNDP in undertaking its programs in Ethiopia requires the services of an Individual Contractor specializing in translation services to translate United Nation Development Programm (UNDP) documentation. In support of GoE’s national development plan (GTP II), the global agenda (SDGs), and more recently in support of the government’s reform initiatives, UNDP Ethiopia is implementing various programmes and projects focusing around poverty reduction and economic growth, climate change and green growth, governance and capacity development. As part of this endeavor, UNDP undertakes various assessments, research and analytical pieces on a broad range of issues, with a view to facilitate evidence-based policy formulation, and law making/decision making. These documents are mostly prepared in English, which need to be translated into the official language – Amharic for easy access by all stakeholders. Conversely, UNDP will need to abreast itself with policy directions and laws of the country, most of which are available only in the Official language of the federal government. With this view in mind, UNDP is seeking the service of qualified translators from English to Amharic and from Amharic to English. Objectives of the Assignment: The objective of the assignment is to provide with a translation service to UNDP Ethiopia Governance Team or any other unit that may require the service. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES - Minimum of university master’s degree in degree in Linguistics, literature, journalism or related social science fields,
- 3-5 years of professional translation experience in the relevant areas
- 3 samples of previous works
- Demonstrated good understanding of technical terms used in areas of development broadly, governance, law and human rights, socioeconomic aspects;
- Proven skills in translation and interpretation from English into Amharic and vice versa;
- Excellent communication skill in both English and Amharic;
COMPETENCIES - Strong analytical and writing skills with proven skills in public policy;
- Excellent teamwork skills;
- Ability to work independently; and
- Excellent computer skills in word and data processing and presentation;
DELIVERABLES - High quality translation of document(s) ready for publication without need for further editing;
- Complete the work within the agreed timeline and submit the document in soft and har copies;
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Individuals who meet the qualifications of the post, please submit the following documents in a sealed envelope indicating the post for which you are applying for. Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP; - Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience for written translation;
- Notarized copies of University diplomas;
- Two Reference Letters from clients on translation services completed on similar projects;
- Financial Proposal that indicates proposed rate per 1000 words.
The last date for receiving completed applications is by @ 5:30 PM in the Afternoon (UTC+03:00) Addis Ababa/Nairobi Time Zone. APPLY TO: United Nations Development Programme, UNECA Premises, Congo building 6-7th Floor E-mail: procurement.et@undp.org Note: For more detail please refer to the TOR. | 
