Translator Jobs in Kenya For Qualitative Research
Duration of Position: May 1 – July 31 2015
Employer:
Catherine Vanner, Ph.D. Candidate in Education at the University of Ottawa in Canada and Research Associate with the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Nairobi
Translator Job Description:
A translator is required to assist with translation between Kikuyu, Kiswahili and English as part of a qualitative research project in education taking place in Kirinyaga County.
The position will involve the following responsibilities:
- Oral translation for Canadian researcher during interviews with Standard 6, 7 and 8 students;
- Oral translation during recruitment of research participants, meetings with parents, and presentation of results;
- Written translation of consent forms from English into Kikuyu;
- Transcription and written translation of interviews in Kikuyu and Kiswahili into English;
- Participation in data analysis.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Completed or in progress undergraduate degree in Social Sciences;
- Proficient in English, Kiswahili and Kikuyu (oral and written);
- Competent with computers;
- Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications for Translator Jobs in Kenya
- Completed or in progress M.A. degree in Social Sciences;
- Translation experience;
- Research experience;
- Experience working in education and/or counselling;
- Experience working with children.
To Apply:
Interested individuals who meet all of the mandatory requirements should send their application and any questions by email to: Catherine Vanner: cvanner@uottawa.ca or
African Women’s Studies Centre, University of Nairobi: awsikenya@uonbi.ac.ke
Applications should be submitted by CoB April 20, 2015.
Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews to take place on April 27 and 28, 2015.
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