Since it was established in 2009, MSI Nigeria has been meeting the sexual and reproductive needs of women. What we do in Nigeria Improving access to services and providing reliable information to women about their family planning options is at the heart of MSI Nigeria’s mission. After opening its first clinic in July 2009 in Abuja, our programme became one of the only providers in Nigeria who offer access to high quality long-acting and permanent family planning services. We have a strong relationship with the federal, state and local governments of Nigeria. And with this partnership, plan to extend our work from nine to 36 states.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Abia
- Job Field: Art / Crafts / Languages, NGO/Non-Profit
OBJECTIVES:
- We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Translators to join our team and provide routine support to research activities under the guidance of the Strategic Research and Learning Unit.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The key responsibilities of the transcriber include the following:
- The candidate will translate relevant research study-related documents and instruments e.g., Discussion Guides, Questionnaires, etc, from English into the appropriate local language (e.g., Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Pidgin) or from the local language (e.g., Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Pidgin) to English.
- Ensure translated texts convey original meaning and tone.
- Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy.
- Support with pretest of some of the contents with clients to ensure translation meets their needs.
- Edit content and maintain the original format (font and structure).
- Submit the final version to the team upon completion of the assignment.
Note: The role contributes to furthering MSI’s Vision: To create A WORLD IN WHICH EVERY BIRTH IS WANTED and its mission of ensuring the individual’s right to CHILDREN BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE. Work with the supervisor to finalise the survey work plan for the assigned health facilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- First degree in an or equivalent in any discipline is essential.
- Previous experience in transcribing audio recordings is essential.
- Speaks, reads, and writes fluently in English, Yoruba, Igbo and Pidgin
- Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. – Good knowledge of content editing tools.
- Time -management skills.
- Must have a computer system and excellent computer application skills. Particularly MS Word and Excel.
- Must have a very good computer typing speed.
- Pro-choice.
- Team player.
Method of Application
Interested persons may send a comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter as ONE MS Word document or PDF to msngrecruitment@msichoices.org.ng, If you wish to be considered for the post, please specify the position in the subject line and your desired location. Note that if the underline instructions are not followed application will not be considered.