S4D-Malagasy-English Interpretation and Translation for Curriculum Support Services

Position Description

Consultancy Assignment: Malagasy-English Interpretation and Translation for Curriculum Support

Fédération Malagasy de Rugby (Malagasy Rugby) and ChildFund Rugby are recruiting individuals who can provide interpretation and translation services in support of a Rugby for Development curriculum in Madagascar. Services include providing Malagasy-English and English-Malagasy interpretation for operational meetings, educator trainings, supporting communications with partners, and translation of key documents, meeting minutes, and other project events as required from now until 30 June 2024.

Context

This consultancy supports Pass It Back, an innovative Sport for Development program led by ChildFund in partnership with Malagasy Rugby that delivers an integrated life skills and rugby curriculum for children and young people in disadvantaged communities across Madagascar.

The program aims to provide children with structured sport and life skills learning opportunities in a safe, inclusive environment, that supports social and emotional learning and allows them to positively contribute to their communities.

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure

The purpose of this Consultancy is to provide interpretation support services to ChildFund Rugby from Malagasy to English and English to Malagasy to ensure that:

• • All participants understand concepts delivered during meetings, trainings, and other events.
  • The events’ participants are able to effectively and openly communicate together.
  • Documents, notes, and minutes are accessible to all partners and stakeholders.

The Consultant will report to the ChildFund Rugby Partnerships Coordinator and work closely with ChildFund Rugby Impact and Scaling Manager, Global Programs and Partnerships Manager.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Interpretation of Program Operational Bi-Monthly Meetings: Malagasy-English interpretation of 1-hour meeting between ChildFund Rugby and Malagasy Rugby;
• Interpretation at Educator Trainings: Malagasy-English interpretation of face-to-face and online trainings between ChildFund Rugby and Malagasy Rugby in late June-August;
• Interpretation of Partner Training Observation sessions: Malagasy-English interpretation of online observation sessions of Finance Training and Safeguarding Training;
• Translation of key curriculum tools, project documents, and meeting minutes;
• Receive and apply on-going feedback on interpretation from the ChildFund Rugby Partnership Coordinator, in particular around technical terms, colloquialisms, and other key language aspects.

Note: Consultant will be paid based on actual number of outputs delivered over the contract period.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:

• At least 2 years providing interpretation services
• Ability to interpret to a high standard of accuracy, maintain fidelity with context, ensure technical language and nuances are retained, and use precise, clear and proper terminology as provided by ChildFund Rugby;
• Ability to deliver outputs on-time, accurately, and efficiently;
• Ability to ask for clarification or explanation when faced with challenges;
• Ability to receive and use feedback constructively;
• An understanding of the conventions of Australian English;
• Able to work in both inside and outside locations and outside normal working hours; and
• Able to stand and move around for long periods of time.

How to Apply:

Applicants MUST submit their CV through Bamboo along with an email or cover letter stating the consultant’s fee/rate per hour. Applications must include hourly rate and daily rate to be considered. Top candidates will be asked to provide a work sample/demonstration. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff and consultants, You are expected to remain alert and responsive to any Child Safeguarding and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment (SEAH) risks and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with Child Safeguarding and Prevention of SEAH Policies.