Language Consultants, USAID Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project, South Sudan

Language Consultants,

USAID Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project,

South Sudan

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program to national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The South Sudan Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project (MESP) will conduct a baseline household survey to gather data for indicators included in the new USAID South Sudan Mission country strategy. The indicators are part of the country strategy performance management plan, which will serve as the Mission’s tool for effective management of results in order to achieve the best possible development outcomes that allow for evidence-based decision making, learning, and adaptation. The baseline household survey will occur in six counties of South Sudan – Akobo (Jonglei), Budi (Eastern Equatoria), Duk (Jonglei), Leer (Western Upper Nile), Pibor (Jonglei), and Uror (Jonglei) – between March and May 2021. MESP requires nine Language Consultants in Classical Arabic (1), Didinga (1), Dinka (1), Jie (1), Juba Arabic (1), Murle (1), Ngalam (1), Nuer (1), and Anyuek (1) for preparation of the household survey.

**Please note: Only South Sudanese citizens are eligible for this position

Position Summary:

The Language consultants will serve as translators for documents used in the data collection of the household survey. Translation responsibilities will also include serving as language subject-matter expert for any questions from MESP or the USAID South Sudan Mission. The consultancy is 10 working days in February.

Responsibilities:

• Translate household survey questionnaire from English to designated language

• The Classical Arabic translator will also translate the questionnaire administration manual from English

• Serve as a language expert for any questions from MESP team or USAID South Sudan Mission

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field is required; Master’s degree in language or relevant field is preferred

• Minimum of ten years of experience in the humanitarian or international development sectors

• Experience with technical documents for household surveys

• Experience with translation from English to one of the following nine languages: Classical Arabic, Didinga, Dinka, Jie, Juba Arabic, Murle, Ngalam, Nuer, and Ayuak is required

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations: MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] with Reasonable Accommodations in the title. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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