Consultancy Advertisement For the Translation of Advocacy Workbook

Introduction 

The Federation of Ethiopian Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FEAPD) is a non-profit, non-governmental umbrella organization representing the interests of persons with disabilities in Ethiopia. Established in 1996, FEAPD advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities through inclusion, capacity building, and policy change. As an umbrella organization for 38 organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), FEAPD works to create a more inclusive society for all.

Background 

FEAPD is collaborating with Light for the World on the “We Can Work” Program, funded by the MasterCard Foundation. This 8-year initiative aims to positively impact the lives of at least 1,000,000 young people with disabilities by enabling them to access dignified and fulfilling work opportunities. The program operates across Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana, and Nigeria, with a focus on youth-led advocacy, which is one of the key activities in the program in Ethiopia.

As part of the program, an advocacy workbook has been developed to support youth disability advocates in their advocacy efforts. To ensure that the workbook is accessible for these young advocates, we are seeking a consultant to translate the workbook into Amharic and Wolaitta 

This translation will ensure the workbook is user-friendly and accessible for youth advocates, allowing them to effectively engage in their advocacy work.                                                                                                

Objectives of the Consultancy

The goal of this consultancy is to provide high-quality translations of the advocacy workbook, ensuring that the translated documents are accessible, accurate, culturally appropriate, and suitable for use by youth disability advocates in their advocacy activities.

Scope of Work

• The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Translation of the Advocacy Workbook:

• Translate the advocacy workbook from English into Amharic and Wolaitta (Wolaytta). Ensure the language used is suitable for youth advocates, considering their level of understanding and background.

• Ensure the translation is clear, accurate, and free from errors, while maintaining the original meaning, tone, and intent of the content.

• Review the translated content for clarity, consistency, and adherence to the source document.

• Perform a final proofreading and editing of the translated text to ensure high-quality deliverables.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO THIS LINK Terms of Reference (ToR) for Consultancy for the Translation of Advocacy Workbook into Amharic and Wolaitta

Qualification

The ideal consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Fluency in English, Amharic, and Wolaitinya, with excellent writing skills in both languages.

• Proven experience in translation services, particularly for disability-related materials or advocacy content.

• Strong understanding of disability inclusion and the needs of youth advocates.

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain the tone, meaning, and context of the original document.

• Experience working with NGOs or development projects is preferable 

How To Apply

Interested consultants are requested to submit the following documents in person at FEAPD Head Office:

A proposal outlining their experience, approach to the translation, and proposed timeline.

A sample of previous translation work (preferably related to disability and advocacy).

A financial proposal, including the total cost for the translation services.

A CV detailing relevant experience. 

A valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) for the consultant or their organization

For full details on the scope of work, expectations, and other requirements, please refer to the Terms of Reference (ToR)

Deadline for submission:   within seven working days of this advertisement