Job at The North East Regional Initiative (NERI) for STTA Hausa/Kanuri Translator

North East Regional Initiative (NERI) – An International Development Organization, is seeking applications from suitably qualified Nigerian nationals for the position below:

Job Title: STTA Hausa/Kanuri Translator (Freelance Consultant)
Location: Abuja
Position Duration: 18 Days, as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Excellent oral and written compression of English, Hausa and Kanuri languages
Ability to work independently, think creatively and apply problem-solving skills, and provide technical supervision when necessary.
Strong time management and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proven experience in translating audio and printed materials from English to Hausa/Kanuri and vice versa.
Ability to type out translated materials using Microsoft Office word.

Summary

The consultant (Translator) will provide technical assistance to translate and transcribe audio and printed material produced by the program from English to Hausa/ Kanuri and vice versa.
The translator will be required to have access to a laptop to enable adequate transcription of materials.
The consultant will provide ongoing services, as needed, for a period not to exceed 18 total days.
Reporting & Supervision:

The Translator will work most directly with the Reporting Officer and other field team members as necessary.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Listen to and adequately translate audio and printed materials from English to Hausa and/or Kanuri as required.
Transcribing translated materials onto into the programs required format.
Any other duties, commensurate with ability, necessary to fulfill responsibilities of the consultancy.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents below to: nigeria_recruitment@neri-nigeria.com

A current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities and equipment/software used for previous work;
A cover letter;
Note

Please reference the job title and location on the subject line, your cover letter and resume/CV.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline  16th January, 2017.