Transcripteurs et traducteurs – Côte d'Ivoire

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Transcripteurs et traducteurs for a monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Côte d'Ivoire.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming evaluation assignment commissioned by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Côte d'Ivoire. The initiative focuses on assessing the performance, results, and impact of a major agricultural intervention addressing deforestation-free cocoa production and emission reductions in the country.

To support the evaluation team with qualitative data processing, we are looking for a dedicated Transcriber and Translator. The successful expert will play a critical role in converting field recordings and stakeholder discussions into accurate written documentation, ensuring high-quality data processing for the final evaluation reporting phase.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Accurately transcribe audio recordings and interview data collected from stakeholders and participants in cocoa-producing regions.
• Provide precise English translations of specific citations and qualitative inputs gathered during the evaluation process.
• Support the evaluation team in maintaining data integrity and organization throughout the qualitative analysis phase.

Scope of work

• Review audio and video recordings from stakeholder interviews, focus group discussions, and field consultations.
• Perform literal transcriptions of qualitative data from French to text format.
• Translate key stakeholder quotes and selected textual excerpts into English as required by the evaluation standards.
• Ensure consistency of terminology related to agriculture, forestry, and monitoring-evaluation sectors.
• Organize and securely manage transcription files and translated documents for the evaluation management team.

Your role as Transcripteurs et traducteurs

• Listen to field audio recordings and produce accurate literal transcriptions in French.
• Translate necessary interview excerpts, quotations, and qualitative summaries into clear and professional English.
• Cross-check transcriptions against original audio to guarantee accuracy and completeness.
• Format and structure text documents according to the operational guidelines provided by the evaluation team.
• Meet established delivery timelines for batches of transcribed and translated materials.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all interview data and project-related information.

Requirements

• Languages: Literal transcription from French; English translation of citations

Desirable

• Previous experience working on evaluations or projects funded by UN agencies such as FAO.
• Familiarity with technical terminology related to sustainable agriculture, forestry, and climate change initiatives in Côte d'Ivoire.

An experienced transcriber and translator with native-level French proficiency and strong English translation skills, ideally with a background in supporting agricultural or environmental evaluations.

Assignment details

• Location: Côte d'Ivoire
• Financed by: FAO
• Sector: Monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a FAO-financed project in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.