REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -TRANSLATION OF ETHIOPIA’S FOOD SYSTEMS TRAINING MANUALS INTO THE SOMALI LANGUAGE
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)About This Role
This consultancy involves translating technical training materials on Ethiopia’s food systems from their source language into Somali. It is suited for experienced translators or linguists with a background in development or public health, rather than general translation work. GAIN is a well-known international nutrition foundation, so the content will be precise and policy-oriented.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The call likely seeks a translator who is not only fluent in Somali and the source language, but also familiar with food systems, nutrition, or agricultural terminology. This implies the employer values subject matter expertise over general translation experience, and expects the consultant to maintain technical accuracy while adapting tone for local understanding.
How to Approach This Application
Your proposal should highlight previous translation work in nutrition, agriculture, or international development contexts. Emphasize your familiarity with Somali language nuances relevant to Ethiopia’s Somali region, and include samples that show your ability to handle technical manuals or training materials. The employer will prioritize clarity, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to terminology.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a translator or consultant with 1–3 years of experience in development translation, specifically in food or health sectors. It is moderately competitive, as GAIN projects often attract seasoned linguists with sector 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_Somali_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 Somali”
- 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 02, 2026
- ⏰ Time: Before 4:00 PM (CET)
Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
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