Consultancy: Translate MEDA’s English Gender Equality training manual into Amharic

TERMS OF REFERENCE 

Organization: MEDA

Location: Bahir Dar or Addis Ababa

Level of Effort: 15 days

Period: Between July 1 and July 15

Background: MEDA/EMERTA Project

MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) is an organization dedicated to creating                                                                                                                                  business solutions to poverty. MEDA’s Global Affairs Canada-funded Ethiopians Motivating Enterprises to Rise in Trade and Agri-business (EMERTA) project has the objective of contributing to increased income and employment opportunities for entrepreneurs and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) focusing on three value chains: rice, vegetables and gemstones, among which gender is one of cross-cutting themes.

The project focuses on gender mainstreaming and ensures all activities and interventions benefit both men and women. Some activities are also targeted at increasing women’s participation in decision making in the household and in the community. The project is also contributing to gender equality through various awareness raising events and trainings for project clients (farmers and MSMEs) working in rice and vegetable value chains, business service providers and the project’s partners. MEDA EMERTA project works in three weredas: Fogera, Dera and Libokemkem. Trainings are provided by women, children, and youth affairs office gender experts in each wereda.

Objective of the Consultancy

General Objective

·       To translate MEDA’s Gender training manual into Amharic

Specific Objective

·       Adapting examples, languages and words to Ethiopian context, with a special focus on South Gonder ‘s culture, tradition and beliefs.

Expected Results

·       Draft translation of Gender training manual is submitted and reviewed by MEDA staff

·       The final version of Amharic translated Gender manual submitted

Scope of Work:

·       Prepare the translation plan

·       Submit the draft translated Amharic version

·       Submit the final translated version

Required Competencies

The consultants must have:

·       Qualifications in one of the following fields.

o   BSC/MScs in English language or related field

o   BScMScs in Gender and Development studies or related field

o   Experience in translation Gender manuals

o   Experience and knowledge of Gender attitude, practice, and beliefs in Southern Gonder of Amhara region

·       Experience of working with farmers, traders, and wholesalers.

·       Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.

·       Excellent Amharic and English language skills.