Pre-qualified Translators

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

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JOB DETAILS

Selected translators will be considered as go-to providers to be contacted whenever there would be a need for translation emerging from Search’s program in Belgium or elsewhere in the world during a period of 24 months. To comply with Search’s procurement policies, this pre-qualification process will be renewed at a yearly basis to maintain a fair competition.
Being pre-selected does not guarantee funding or a consultancy with Search, but it will place those selected in top position to be contracted by our programs based on their needs

General Requirements

    • Consultants are individuals who are not employees of Search for Common Ground;
    • They are available to be engaged on an “as needed basis” to perform specific tasks within a specified duration and deliverables;
    • Consultants must be able to sign an agreement;
    • They must be duly registered for VAT and other taxes;
    • Consultants are expected to have sound skills and knowledge in their area of expertise in order to deliver a high level performance.

Specific Requirements

Based on their background, selected consultants will be divided in 3 categories as following:
    • Junior consultant: 2 to 4 years of experience
    • Expert consultant: 5 to 9 years of experience
    • Senior consultant: Over 10 years of experience
    • Proven expertise in professional translation in at least one of these 3 languages: English, French or Arabic
    • Ability to demonstrate quality of work through submission of 2 past work samples and at least 2 letters of recommendation from past clients
    • Search will be interested in identifying at least one sworn translator in Belgium among those who will be selected
    • A demonstration of their commitment to the Common Ground Approach, working across dividing with deep respect for all involved.


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