Position: Translator (English to Afan Oromo)

Reporting to: Director of program Implementation

 Overall Responsibilities 

 The Translator will be an individual consultant whose main responsibility will be to translate the mental health group based interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-G) implementation documents with quality, timeliness and professionalism. 

 Specific Responsibilities

• Take initial orientation and briefing about the program

• Translate the IPT-G tools (Mental Health Assessment tools, Therapy tools and M&E tools total of up to 50 pages) from English version to Afan Oromo in a simple and understandable language with simplified technical jargons. 

• Work closely with the PH C&S team and Oromia regional Regional technical Advisor during the translation process

• Timely submit the translated document and incorporate comments provided

• Submit final translated documents in the agreed format and 

• Write a brief translation/assignment completion report & timely submit

• Minimum of first degree in health and health related field especially psychiatry or psychology background 

• Previous experience translating of different mental health, health, or other communication materials into Afan Oromo 

• Fluent in English and Afan Oromo

Job Requirements

• Minimum of first degree in health and health related field especially psychiatry or psychology background 

• Previous experience translating of different mental health, health, or other communication materials into Afan Oromo 

• Fluent in English and Afan Oromo

• Experience in development of HIV and mental health related material is desirable

How To Apply

CODE OF CONDUCT 

• It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency. 

Interested applicants can send their CV and a cover letter through THIS LINK on or before 10 August 2024 by 5:00 PM. 

 Please note that applications with unspecified positions will not be part of the screening process and will automatically be rejected.