Human Subjects Protection Materials Translation – French
Location:
The preferred locations for this position are Kenya, Ethiopia, and any other African-based offices. The candidate needs to be familiar with African dialects and grammar. Other offices will be considered.
Job Summary:
The RDI/HSP team is looking for an individual who can translate the Human Subjects Protection materials into French for use in French-speaking countries. The materials to be translated include eight informed consent templates, the Human Subjects Protection Fundamentals Course (this has been translated using software; needs to be validated and updated accordingly), and a few documents linked within the course (e.g., HSP glossary).
Assignment Specifics:
- Assignment Duration: estimated 9 weeks
- Amount of time working on the project each month: 20%
Potential Salary:
This assignment can only support an employee in a current grade 6 or under position. The assigned candidate will be paid their current salary.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with a cover letter. CV including language fluency (French), translation experience (if any), and a short motivation statement. All applicants must apply through the internal Workday Job hub.
Skills Required
- Fluency in French
- Familiarity with African dialects and regional grammar
- Experience translating documents or translation experience
- Ability to validate and update software-translated course content
- Ability to commit approximately 20% time for a 9-week assignment
- Current internal employee grade 6 or under (assignment supports grade 6 or below)
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