Translators/Transcribers at Christoffel Blinden Mission (CBM) - (5 Positions)

Christoffel Blinden Mission (CBM), is a Christian international development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world irrespective of race, gender or religious belief.

We are hereby inviting reputable research organizations and or suitably qualified research fellows for the position below:

Job Title: Translator/Transcriber - Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Study

Locations: Nigeria
Slots: 5

Background

• Seeing is Believing (SiB) is managed by a consortium comprising of Christoffel Blinden Mission (CBM) International and Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI).
• The project seeks to improve access to comprehensive eye health services for children. The project will address the avoidable, preventable and treatable causes of blindness and visual impairment among children aged 0-14 in selected states of Nigeria.
• Equal access to both male and female, as well as people with other disability will also be ensured on the project.
• The components of the project include; Promotion, Prevention, Medical and Rehabilitation/Education.
• SiB is being implemented in 11 States, across 4 geopolitical zones in the country, with each zone referred to as a cluster– Cluster 1 (South-West- Oyo, Osun, Ogun); Cluster 2 (North-Central- FCT, Nasarawa, Plateau); Cluster 3 (North-West- Kano, Katsina and Jigawa); and Cluster 4 (South-South- Cross Rivers and Akwa-Ibom).

Proposed SiB KAP Study

• Seeing is Believing (SiB) is now inviting reputable research organizations and or suitably qualified research fellows who wish to participate in the proposed SiB KAP study to apply.
• Organizations should endeavor to enclose their profile and capability statement detailing their past experience in undertaking similar studies while individuals should enclose their CV and suitability statement describing their qualifications and experience in the field of qualitative and quantitative research study.
• The survey will be conducted over a period of eight (8) weeks. From July 5 to August 30, 2017.

Aims and Objectives

• The primary aim of this KAP study is to examine the knowledge, attitude and practice of various stakeholders including policy makers, traditional and religious leaders, community members and health care providers towards Child Eye health (CEH).

Methodology

• This survey will be conducted using a combination of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Scope of Work
In order to achieve the study objectives as stated above, the successful candidate, together with the study team will accomplish tasks as outlined below:

• Develop research protocol
• Conduct desk review
• Develop data collection tools, field test and finalize tools
• Train local enumerators, FGD moderators and note takers
• Carry out field work for data collection
• Conduct analysis
• Write report

Job Description

• The translators will translate the FGDs from the local language to English and transcribe the FGDs and IDIs verbatim.

Specific Task

• Receive briefing from PI and State Consultants who will provide the translator with:
• The audio recordings of the FGDs in electronic format
• The expected format for the transcription of the audio recording
• Listen to the tapes (audio recordings - all recorded in Hausa, Yoruba and Efik as the case may be)
• Transcribe the audio recordings into a notebook in long hands ensuring legibility
• Type the handwritten transcripts as a Word document
• Submit the two documents (long and typed transcripts) to the M&E Team of SiB/CBM /BHVI for review.
• Hold a review meeting with study coordinator either physically or remotely.
• Incorporate review comments into the final document

Qualifications

• FGD Transcription and FGD Translation At least a First Degree or Higher National Diploma in Language Arts, Mass Communication or related subject
• At least three years’ experience in similar work. (The Consultant might be asked to submit his/her most recent work)
• Fluency in speaking and written English and at least one local languages
• Good interpersonal relations and ability to work under time pressure.
• Ability to work under time pressure.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified research organizations and individuals should send their applications to: [email protected]