TRANSLATOR (ENGLISH TO AFAAN OROMO)

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

Since 2010, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has supported Ethiopia’s green growth efforts, advancing the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. A key initiative within this framework is the Climate Resilient Forest Landscape Restoration (CRFLR) program, which aims to restore degraded forest landscapes, increase agricultural productivity, and strengthen community resilience.

In collaboration with local stakeholders, the CRFLR program has developed Participatory Land Use Plans (PLUPs) for the Oromia and Sidama regions. These plans use a community-driven approach, engaging local experts and government representatives to address deforestation, soil erosion, and water scarcity, while proposing sustainable practices like agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, and improved livestock management.

To ensure active community involvement, it is crucial that these plans are accessible to all stakeholders. Translating the PLUPs into Afaan Oromo and Sidaamu Afoo will empower community members who may not be fluent in the original language, enabling them to fully understand the plans, participate in decision-making, and contribute traditional knowledge. This inclusivity is expected to foster community ownership and build trust among project implementers, government bodies, and local stakeholders.

GGGI seeks to hire qualified translators to deliver the PLUPs documents in which are in English to Afaan Oromo, facilitating effective collaboration for sustainable land and resource management.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Project: KOICA- Climate Resilient Forest Landscape Restoration Project  

Duty Station: Global Green Growth Institute [GGGI] Ethiopia Office   

Contract Duration: Dec 23, 2024 – Jan 31, 2025

Number of Workdays Estimated (internal purpose only): 20 Days  

Consultant Level: Level I 

Total Fees: USD 1,000

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

GGGI Ethiopia would like to invite well qualified and experienced individual consultants for the translation of Participatory Land Use Planning proposal documents from English into Afaan Oromo.

PLUP materials have 5 documents totaling 158 pages in English to be translated to Afaan Oromo language. GGGI Ethiopia will provide the final version participatory Land Use Planning material to the consultant.  

The translation of the materials must maintain the existing structure, formats, sequence, content and meaning. The words that are going to be used during translation must also be simple. The translator should ensure translation of written files to be technically, linguistically, and grammatically correct, error-free and of high quality.

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

• BA Degree in English/Ethiopian Languages, Social Science or any other related field.
• 2 Years of experience in translating technical documents to the languages mentioned above.
• Ability to meet deadline.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure that translations are true to the original meaning.
• Observe confidentially, refrain from divulging any information or contents of the files and return the original files to GGGI Ethiopia after completion of service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GGGI Ethiopia is expecting the consultant to finalize the first draft translation in approximately 1-month period.

Final report must be approved by the GGGI with the agreement of the administrative office of the respective Kebeles of the district. The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed. Within 14 days from the receipt of the comments or modification proposal from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final versions of the report.