Support for Adolescent Girls Toolkit and Visual Materials Translation in Somali

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Mission and objectives

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UNICEF is a key UN agency working in Somalia in various aeras such as WASH, Child Protection, Social Policy, Health and Nutrition, and Education sectors. With a population of 3,798,828 people and a significant youth and adolescent proportion forming a huge youth bulge, Somalia faces an unprecedented challenge in addressing the youth and adolescent needs of the people in a complex context where conflict, natural disasters and climate change divert resources from the needs of this important cohort of the population. Approximately 62% of the population is between 5-29 years old, while three-quarters (72%) of the population is less than 30 years old. The unemployment rate is high (estimated at 50%) that also contributes to poverty.

Context

UNICEF Somalia is supporting the development of an adolescent girls toolkit contextualized to Somali context, as a key resource supporting child protection efforts in Mozambique for the work with and for adolescents, particularly in humanitarian settings, with displaced girls including girls out-of-school, girls married. The toolkit is a comprehensive manual; however, to enhance its usability and impact, we are working on developing a user-friendly, hands-on toolkit that is more practical for facilitators, as well as contextualized and simplified visual materials for participants. While the initial toolkit and materials are developed in English, it will be necessary to translate in Somali the toolkit, in a language that is easy-to-understand and most simplified ensuring it remains user-friendly for facilitators with different levels of understanding of English. The final products will be used in field interventions, ensuring effective engagement with communities and frontline workers.

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Task type

Translation and Interpretation

Task description

We are looking for 4 Online Volunteers who, under the guidance of the Child Protection team and in close collaboration with the communications team, will provide translation support for the revised adolescent girls toolkit materials. Specifically, the Online Volunteer is expected to: • Translate/verify translation of the adolescent girls toolkit from English to Somali, in easy to understand language • Translate/ verify translation of the texts in accompanying support materials developed from English to Somali, in easy to understand language • Consult with organisations implementing the module on the correct translation and adapt as required The Online Volunteers will have the opportunity to collaborate with UNICEF’s Child Protection team in Somalia and contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of child protection interventions through well-designed, accessible materials. Expected start date is 3rd August

Skills and qualifications

Required experience

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• Professional experience in English to Somali translation, or developing content in Somali, particularly in creating educational and training materials. • Experience in translating materials targeting adolescents and young adults. • Experience working with humanitarian, child protection, or social service programs is an asset. • Experience in developing or translating materials of sensitive nature for women and girls – including on gender-based-violence, sexual and reproductive health. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to incorporate feedback and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Somali, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Fluent, Desirable

How to apply

https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021262003https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021262003