Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Freelance Translator/Editor- Somali

Department/Program: Communications

Duration of contract: Definite to be engaged when a need arises

Remuneration: As per the organization pay scale

Application Deadline: April 5, 2021  

Who we are?

• We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

• There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.
• PSI/Ethiopia wants reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door. We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.  We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities. We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 
• We are looking for a Translator/Editor who is responsible for the translation and edition of health communication materials from their origin of language to English or Amharic. This role is hands-on and often involves working as part of a team. The Translator/Editor must be able to complete a wide range of activities requiring clear communication, excellent understanding of major health development interventions in the country and attention to detail. They must work well under pressure without compromising quality and deadline.

Sounds like you? Read on!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read source documents critically and clearly understand the intention and context of the material to be translated/edited.
• Work closely with the program or department focal person to ascertain that the work is on the right track.
• Translate/edit the source material in a way that can easily be understood by the intended audience.
• Submit neatly crafted document in soft copy with editable version.
• Make corrections as per the feedback given by the program or department focal person.
• When necessary, attend on consultative meetings on the contents embodied in the material. 

Job Requirements

What are we looking for? The basics

• Master’s degree in Literatures, Communications, Journalism, Health Education, or related fields with six (6) years of demonstrated experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Literatures, Communications, Journalism, Health Education, or related fields with eight (8) years of demonstrated experience 

What would get us excited?

• Proficient in MS office applications and market research and analysis tools
• Proficient in English and Amharic languages, both written and verbal communication

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Freelance Translator/Editor Position” in the subject line.
3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application that means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline April 5, 2021. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.