REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -TRANSLATION OF ETHIOPIA’S FOOD SYSTEMS TRAINING MANUALS INTO THE AFAR LANGUAGE
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)About This Role
This is a specialized consultancy contract focused on translating technical food systems training materials from English into the Afar language. The role suits a skilled translator with proven experience in agricultural or nutrition-related content, working under the guidance of an international nutrition foundation. GAIN’s focus on transforming food systems for better nutrition means your work will directly support capacity building in Afar-speaking communities.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The call for proposals implies the need for a translator with native-level Afar proficiency and strong English comprehension, alongside familiarity with technical terminology in food systems, nutrition, or agriculture. Relevant experience in translating manuals or training materials is likely expected, and attention to accuracy and cultural appropriateness will be critical.
How to Approach This Application
Your proposal should highlight prior translation projects involving technical or development-sector content, especially for Ethiopian languages. Emphasize your understanding of food systems and nutrition concepts, and provide samples that demonstrate clarity and consistency in Afar. GAIN will prioritize translators who can maintain technical precision while ensuring the material is accessible to local trainers.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best for experienced translators with a background in development or agriculture who can deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive work. Competition may be moderate, as the niche language requirement limits the applicant pool but demands specialized expertise.
Project background and Scope of work
About gain
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people.
We build alliances between governments, local and global businesses, and civil society to deliver sustainable improvements at scale. We are part of a global network of partners working together to create sustainable solutions to malnutrition. Through alliances, we provide technical, financial and policy support to key participants in the food system. We use specific learning, evidence of impact, and results of projects and programmes to shape and influence the actions of others.
GAIN in Ethiopia has been re-registered and accorded legal personality with re-registered and accorded legal personality with registry Number 2896 by Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Agency for Civil Society Organization. GAIN as a partner in Ethiopian food system transformation, is promoting healthy food production and processing in Ethiopia.
Full TOR Link: RFP_FS_Doc_Translation_Afar_V3 July 02 Edited.pdf
How To Apply
Hard Copy Submission (Mandatory)
- Submit one original signed soft copy (Flash Disk) ONLY Technical Documents
- Technical and Financial proposals must be:
- Sealed in separate envelopes.
- Properly labelled.
Submission Address:
GAIN Ethiopia Office
Bole Sub-City, Woreda 2
HGS Building, 3rd Floor
(Addis Ababa, behind Rwanda Embassy) Tell. +251116610088
Envelope Labelling Format
The outer envelope must clearly state:
- “Proposal on Food System Training Manual Translation Afar”
- Name of the applicant
- Address
- Phone number
Electronic Copy
- Include a soft copy (preferably in MS Word format) ONLY Technical Documents
Deadline
- 📅 Submission Deadline: July 2, 2026
- ⏰ Time: Before 4:00 PM (CET)
Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
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