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Terms of Reference: English to Amharic Translator (Digital Literacy Toolkit)

Organization: Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD)

Required Number: 1 (One)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Location Type: Office-based alignment / Consultancy

Career Level: Mid-Level (3–5 years experience)

Employment Type: Short-Term Consultancy Contract

Assignment Duration: 15 Calendar Days

Deadline: June 22, 2026

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Background & Objective

The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a board-led, not-for-profit civil society organization registered in Ethiopia under Proclamation No. 1113/2019. Committed to advancing human rights and democratic governance, CARD is currently implementing a project titled “Equitable Access to the Internet, Online Safety, and Digital Literacy” with support from Access Now.

As part of this initiative, CARD has developed a comprehensive Digital Literacy Toolkit/Manual aimed at youth, women, journalists, and human rights defenders. The objective of this assignment is to engage a qualified translator to translate this finalized toolkit from English into Amharic, ensuring technical precision, cultural appropriateness, and clear readability.

Scope of Work & Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of CARD’s program team, the selected translator will:

• Translate the entire Digital Literacy Toolkit/Manual from English into Amharic.

• Accurately translate nuanced technical concepts and vocabulary related to:

  • Digital literacy, online safety, and digital security.

  • Digital rights and responsible social media usage.

  • Misinformation, disinformation, and Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).

  • Civic engagement and public advocacy.

• Maintain the original layout, formatting structures, headings, tables, case studies, and practical exercises.

• Review and iterate on the translated drafts based on collaborative feedback provided by CARD.

• Deliver a finalized, publication-ready Amharic document.

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Core Deliverables

The consultant is legally responsible for delivering the following assets:

1. Initial Draft Translation: A complete Amharic draft of the toolkit submitted for internal technical review.

2. Finalized Amharic Translation: A polished version in an editable Microsoft Word format incorporating all corrections.

3. Publication-Ready Layout: A finalized copy that mirrors the original English document’s structural integrity, exercises, and technical diagrams.

📄 Intellectual Property Note: All translated materials and derivative documentation produced under this assignment shall remain the exclusive property of CARD.

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Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Technical Skills

• Proven professional track record translating training manuals, public reports, academic publications, or NGO materials from English to Amharic.

• Full written and verbal professional proficiency in both English and Amharic.

• Strong familiarity with modern digital terminologies, human rights concepts, media frameworks, or civic tech vocabularies.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining localized context without altering core source meanings.

Professional Competencies

• Sharp communication and collaborative skills.

• Strict time management capabilities to successfully execute the translation within the brief 15-day timeline.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified individual consultants or firms should submit their application package digitally via email before the closing deadline:

• Email Address for Applications: apply@cardeth.org

• Required Documents: Attach your updated CV(s) highlighting relevant translation portfolios.

• Mandatory Email Subject Line: Application for Translating the Digital Literacy Toolkit/Manual from English to Amharic

Institutional Point of Contact

For official operational inquiries or clarifications regarding this role, please contact:

• Contact Person: Eyerusalem Wolde

• Email: eyerusalem@cardeth.org

• Phone: +251 934 459 185

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