TRANSLATOR (ENGLISH TO SIDAAMU AFOO)

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

Since 2010, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has supported Ethiopia’s green growth efforts, advancing the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. A key initiative within this framework is the Climate Resilient Forest Landscape Restoration (CRFLR) program, which aims to restore degraded forest landscapes, increase agricultural productivity, and strengthen community resilience.

In collaboration with local stakeholders, the CRFLR program has developed Participatory Land Use Plans (PLUPs) for the Oromia and Sidama regions. These plans use a community-driven approach, engaging local experts and government representatives to address deforestation, soil erosion, and water scarcity, while proposing sustainable practices like agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, and improved livestock management.

To ensure active community involvement, it is crucial that these plans are accessible to all stakeholders. Translating the PLUPs into Afaan Oromo and Sidaamu Afoo will empower community members who may not be fluent in the original language, enabling them to fully understand the plans, participate in decision-making, and contribute traditional knowledge. This inclusivity is expected to foster community ownership and build trust among project implementers, government bodies, and local stakeholders.

GGGI seeks to hire qualified translators to deliver the PLUPs documents in which are in English to Sidaamu Afoo, facilitating effective collaboration for sustainable land and resource management.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

GGGI Ethiopia would like to invite well qualified and experienced individual consultants for the translation of Participatory Land Use Planning proposal documents from English into Sidaamu Afoo.

PLUP materials have 9 documents-316 Pages in English to be translated to Sidaamu Afoo language. GGGI Ethiopia will provide the final version participatory Land Use Planning material to the consultant.

The translation of the materials must maintain the existing structure, formats, sequence, content and meaning. The words that are going to be used during translation must also be simple. The translator should ensure translation of written files to be technically, linguistically, and grammatically correct, error-free and of high quality.

Translator

Language

No

PLUP Documents

No. of Pages

Deliverable

Due Date Subject to Contract

Payment

1

Sidaamu Afoo

1

Burra Woreda, Baturo-Tatessa Kebele (Tete watersheds)

34

Deliverable 1

January 3rd, 2025

20%

2

Burra Woreda, Burra 01 Kebele (Burra 01 watershed)

33

3

Burra Woreda, Burra 02 Kebele (Burra 02 watershed)

32

Deliverable 2

January 17th, 2025

20%

4

Burra Woreda, Karamo Kebele (Soda watershed)

35

5

Wondo-Genet Woreda, Weshaseyoma Kebele (Choko watershed)

42

Deliverable 3

January 24th, 2025

20%

6

Arbegona Woreda, Chiqo Kebele (Shisha watershed)

42

7

Arbegona Woreda, Roko Kebele (Goronte watershed)

30

Deliverable 4

February 14th, 2025

40%

8

Wondo-Genet Woreda, Aruma Kebele (Lakicha watershed)

34

9

Wondo-Genet Woreda, Waterkechema Kebele (Anona Mana Sidama watershed)

34

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GGGI Ethiopia is expecting the consultant to finalize the first draft translation in 2.5-months period.

Final report must be approved by the GGGI with the agreement of the administrative office of the respective Kebeles of the district. The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed. Within 20 days from the receipt of the comments or modification proposal from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final versions of the report.

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.