Job Opening: Editor for United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Deadline: 24 September 2012

This position is located in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the successful candidate will report to the Head, English Translation and Editing Unit (ETEU) of the Publications and Conference Management Section (PCMS), Division of Administration (DoA).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within delegated authority and as specified in the ETEU work plan, the Editor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Editing texts of a specialized or technical nature in order to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice as specified in the United Nations Editorial Manual, as well as with the ECA Style Guide and Publications Policy.
• Consulting with author departments and carrying out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors.
• Checking of the English version against the language of the original draft, redrafting incorrect or unclear passages and translating and inserting any passage that has been omitted.
• Providing authors or others submitting documentation with information on specific aspects of editorial policy and practice and assisting them in the preparation of manuscripts.
• Performing other related duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of editorial policies, practices and research techniques. Solid writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance. Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in a text. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed publication strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

EDUCATION: Advanced university degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) from a university or institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors.

WORK EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of experience in editing within the United Nations.

LANGUAGES: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage, as tested by the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors.

ASSESSMENT METHOD: Short-listed candidates will be subject to a competency-based interview and other assessment.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

UNITED NATIONS CONSIDERATIONS: The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).

NO FEE: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply via the United Nations career site here

Website: http://www.uneca.org/

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Call for Environmental Bloggers: The Institute of Development Studies Climate Adaptation Project (Ethiopia/ Malawi)

Deadline: 15 May 2012

The Institute of Development Studies (Knowledge Services Department) is running a project that aims to take learning from local knowledge systems and organisations to inform understanding of hunger reduction and climate adaptation on the ground in two focal countries – Ethiopia and Malawi.

Our approach is to create an 'aggregation of blogs'. We are busily collating and following existing blogs that will serve as the stimulus material for an online discussion that interested parties can take forward and learn from.

In the online debate we will be looking at the outcomes of Rio+20 World Summit in June for hunger and climate adaptation and examine how these can become a reality on the ground in Malawi and Ethiopia.

The two core pillars of the programme of work are around Hunger Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change, with cross-cutting themes of gender, resilience, capacity and joint learning.

Our blog of blogs will launch later in May. To be considered for inclusion bloggers need to:

• Regularly post new material (minimum of twice a month.)
• Write on subjects closely related to climate adaptation and / or hunger reduction.
• Be highly relevant to Ethiopia or Malawi.

Timeline

• Identify possible bloggers as soon as possible and by 15th May 2012 latest.
• Aggregation of blogs live from end May to end of June.
• A facilitated online discussion will be hosted by IDS shortly after the 'Rio+20' Summit

For more information and to send your suggestions for who we should be following in the blogosphere please contact e.hargreave@ids.ac.uk

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: contact e.hargreave@ids.ac.uk

Website: http://www.ids.ac.uk/

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Deadline May 5 | Job Opening: Editor for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Ethiopia)

Deadline: 5 May 2012

This position is located in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the successful candidate will report to the Head, English Translation and Editing Unit (ETEU) of the Publications and Conference Management Section (PCMS), Division of Administration (DoA).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within delegated authority and as specified in the ETEU work plan, the Editor will be responsible for the following duties:

Editing texts of a specialized or technical nature in order to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice as specified in the United Nations Editorial Manual, as well as with the ECA Style Guide and Publications Policy.

Consulting with author departments and carrying out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors.

Checking of the English version against the language of the original draft, redrafting incorrect or unclear passages and translating and inserting any passage that has been omitted.

Providing authors or others submitting documentation with information on specific aspects of editorial policy and practice and assisting them in the preparation of manuscripts.

Performing other related duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of editorial policies, practices and research techniques. Solid writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance. Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in a text. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspective s and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed publication strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) from a university or institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two years of experience in editing within the United Nations.

LANGUAGES

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage, as tested by the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Short-listed candidates will be subject to a competency-based interview and other assessment.

SPECIAL NOTICE

- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

UNITED NATIONS CONSIDERATIONS

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).

NO FEE

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.uneca.org/

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Job Opening: Editor for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Ethiopia)

Deadline: 5 May 2012

This position is located in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the successful candidate will report to the Head, English Translation and Editing Unit (ETEU) of the Publications and Conference Management Section (PCMS), Division of Administration (DoA).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within delegated authority and as specified in the ETEU work plan, the Editor will be responsible for the following duties:

Editing texts of a specialized or technical nature in order to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice as specified in the United Nations Editorial Manual, as well as with the ECA Style Guide and Publications Policy.

Consulting with author departments and carrying out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors.

Checking of the English version against the language of the original draft, redrafting incorrect or unclear passages and translating and inserting any passage that has been omitted.

Providing authors or others submitting documentation with information on specific aspects of editorial policy and practice and assisting them in the preparation of manuscripts.

Performing other related duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of editorial policies, practices and research techniques. Solid writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance. Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in a text. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspective s and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed publication strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) from a university or institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two years of experience in editing within the United Nations.

LANGUAGES

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage, as tested by the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Short-listed candidates will be subject to a competency-based interview and other assessment.

SPECIAL NOTICE

- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

UNITED NATIONS CONSIDERATIONS

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).

NO FEE

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.uneca.org/

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FCAE Journalism Award for Ethiopian Journalists

Deadline: 20 April 2012

The Foreign Correspondents' Association of Ethiopia (FCAE) is soliciting entries from talented Ethiopian journalists to award five prizes for excellence in writing (English and Amharic), radio reporting, photojournalism and student journalism.

Prizes will include laptop computers and a top of the range digital camera. Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony on May 3, 2012 in Addis Ababa. This year's awards are sponsored by the British Embassy, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the German Embassy, the Embassy of the United States, the European Union Delegation to the African Union, and UNESCO.

The FCAE will accept entries published or broadcast in the Ethiopian private and public media in five categories: Print Amharic, Print English, Photography, Radio (transcription in English required) and Student journalism. Previous winners are eligible, according to the press statement of FCAE.

RULES:

● The contest is restricted to Ethiopian residents working for media in Ethiopia (except for the student journalism category.)
● All entries must represent work done between April 16, 2011 and April 15, 2012 and be submitted by April 20.
● One entry per person; individuals are allowed to enter in only one category. Entry is free.
● Materials will not be returned. Winning entries may be published for promotional purposes.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

• Objectivity: Entries should be unbiased, balanced, and based on more than one source
• Impact: Entries should instigate reaction, debate and/or affect people’s lives
• Engagement: Entries should interest a general audience and engage the reader
• Analysis/investigation: Entries should demonstrate analysis, insight and investigation

All entries should be submitted with a statement of not more than 200 words explaining why you think your submission represents excellence in journalism. On the same document, provide your full name, mobile phone number and email address.

FOR WRITERS:

Submit a photocopy of one story that has been published, in English or Amharic, in an Ethiopian publication or website within the specified time period. If the article is in another Ethiopian language, please send copies of the original story along with a typed translation in English or Amharic.

The story must be photocopied on A4 paper and the photocopy must show the paper’s banner (front), page of publication and date of publication. Please provide two copies.

FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Submit your single entry on a CD in high-quality JPEG format. Include a short caption about the photo including when and where the pictures were taken in a separate Microsoft Word document. Photos must be published. We reserve the right to ask for unedited images.

FOR RADIO REPORTERS:

Please submit a CD containing the audio recording and a transcript (in the original broadcast language, along with an English translation) of a produced audio segment, either news or public service, that aired during the relevant period. The piece should be no less than three minutes and no longer than 29 minutes in length. Please provide full information about the times and programs on which the segment aired. Also, please provide the name of the radio station, its location and frequency, estimated listenership and the names of the producer, editor and anyone else involved in the production.

FOR STUDENT JOURNALISTS:

University students should submit their original pieces which have been published in their campus newspaper or newsletter addressing an issue relevant to their university or surrounding community in its original format. If the original language is not English, a translation should accompany the original piece. Each entry should include a brief description explaining why their article is relevant and important to their university or community. Entries will be reviewed by a panel based on objectivity, local impact, level of engaging writing, and analysis/investigation.

All entries should be submitted by mail to FCAE, PO Box 29, Code 1110, Addis Ababa
Or in person at NCR Building, Meskel Square (across from Estefanos Church). Please call 0923 670 670 before attempting to deliver.

Via: newbusinessethiopia

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: excellenceinjournalismawardethiopia@gmail.com or call 0913 415 322

For submissions: FCAE, PO Box 29, Code 1110, Addis Ababa

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English to Amharic Translator Wanted for Large Project (via Translator Base)

We have a very large project that we need to have translated starting today. We have documents that total 80,000 words but they are in batches. We need to find some freelancers that we can add to our existing staff. It is very general material with no particular industry or technical style. Very simple. Please email us IMMEDIATELY with your best quote!

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

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Job Opening: Field Editor for Pearson Ethiopia

At MEAC (Middle East, Africa & Caribbean) we are always learning because wherever learning flourishes, so do our people. MEAC works across multiple continents, using education to bring hope and opportunity.

We believe in learning – all kinds of learning for all of our people, changing lives and transforming societies.

Join the MEAC region to work across multiple continents and become one of Pearson’s most exciting, dynamic and fastest growing teams.

Position Description

Background Information:

Pearson is investing in a new operation in Ethiopia that will develop content for schools and higher education markets as well as targeting Government and Institutional customers in the areas of assessment, qualifications and English Language teaching.

It is intended for a new business unit, with joint investment with our Ethiopian partner to be operational by January 2012

Purpose:

To research and assist in developing new publishing projects and initiatives for Ethiopia.

Key Accountabilities:

Research and planning:

- Plan and conduct market research to develop new publishing proposals

- Perform detailed competitor analysis towards new publishing proposals

- Develop and maintain key contacts in the markets in order to build and share a thorough understanding of education systems, key decision makers, and market needs

- Contribute to planning of new publishing projects

Author and adviser management:

- Identify potential authors, reviewers and advisers

- Brief authors, reviewers and advisers as appropriate

- Schedule and coordinate work of authors, reviewers and advisers

- Monitor development of manuscripts and other work, ensuring authors/advisers/reviewers submit on time and according to brief and market needs

- Manage, review, and report on projects

Project management:

- Contribute to project design briefs to ensure market needs are met

- Report on quality and appropriateness of themes, artwork and design

- Manage and implement piloting and reporting for specific projects

Communications:

- Networking and contact building across the educational sector

- Liaison with Ministry of Education and Regional Educational Bureaux on specific projects

- Liaison with local companies and UK office

- Help create a good professional image for Pearson in the field

Key Challenges:

- Accuracy and relevance of research and planning - the open market for educational materials in Ethiopia is new to Pearson and rapidly growing; success of publishing projects will rely heavily on effective assessment of the market and needs for.

- Extensive regional travel – required to ensure research is accurate and representative, and to maintain relevant contacts.

- Organisation and prioritisation of work – the post holder is likely to need to work to tight deadlines on a frequent basis.

- People and process management – there may be tight deadlines and/or complex projects with a variety of contributors.

Competencies:

Essential:

- Project management experience; proven experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously and independently

- Ability to use a variety of research methods

- Ability to network and target and form relevant relationships with key contacts in the educational sector

- Familiarity with the education system of Ethiopia

- Excellent spoken and written English, including grammar

- Ability to operate in both English and Amharic

- IT skills

- Teamwork skills

Desirable:

- Familiarity with print/publishing processes

- Editorial skills

- Working knowledge of the textbook/educational materials market in Ethiopia

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential:

- Further education qualification – diploma or degree level

Desirable:

- Qualification in a relevant subject – education, publishing, marketing.

Previous Experience

Essential:

- Planning and managing complex projects

- Working independently using own initiative, but also working effectively as part of a team

- Working with a variety of external contacts

Desirable:

- Educational experience – e.g. teaching

- Editorial experience

- Print/publishing or marketing experience in a professional capacity

IT Literacy

Essential:

- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

- Good overall computer skills including Internet familiarity

Personal Style and Behaviour

- Highly developed use of English language; good command of grammar and spelling. Keen eye for detail and visual sense.

- Pro-active and flexible working style, constantly looking for improvements.

- Hard working and highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills, well organised and able to spot opportunities or areas for improvement.

- A completer/finisher who will see all things to a successful conclusion.

- This is a new market and role and the post-holder will require considerable energy, resilience and a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.pearson.com/

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Job Opening: Textbook Editor for ABA Rule of Law Initiative (Ethiopia)

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is seeking skilled writers to edit English-language textbooks on Ethiopian law developed by Ethiopian authors. ABA ROLI has four textbooks in need of editing: constitutional law, intellectual property law, criminal law, and criminal procedure. These books have been reviewed for substantive content and now need editing for clarity and word choice.

Applicants should have experience in writing or editing legal teaching materials, ideally textbooks. Applicants should also be able to work quickly and within deadlines. Knowledge of Ethiopian context preferred but not required. Knowledge of substantive areas of expertise preferred but not required.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: rol@staff.abanet.org

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.americanbar.org/

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New York-Based Tigrinya Translator Wanted for Documentary

Reply to: job-q7vcc-2238898264@craigslist.org

Tigrinya Translator needed for documentary. The translations and subtitling are complete, we need a Tigrinya translator to sit with the filmmaker and editor to assure that the translations are matching the dialogue correctly.

The film is about maternal mortality and the risk of death during pregnancy and childbirth on women and newborns. It was filmed in Ethiopia, Cambodia and Haiti.

It will be about 1 days work. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. See details below.

Logline:

On the ground with maternal health care workers in Ethiopia, Cambodia and Haiti, where there are no white talking heads, no policy makers, no four-wheel drive vehicles and no blood banks.

Short Synopsis:

Sister tells the story of maternal health workers from Ethiopia, Cambodia and Haiti. Providing dramatic insight into their lives, exploring how they find meaning while working under difficult circumstances and revealing the reality of maternal mortality as a human rights issue.

An ex-freedom fighter who is now the Head of the Tigray Health Bureau in Ethiopia makes safe motherhood a priority. A charismatic Ethiopian health officer in residency in a Masters of Surgery and Obstetrics Program at a rural hospital. A direct but gentle rural midwife living and working within a heavily land-mined area of Cambodia. A captivating Haitian midwife, herself fighting poverty, working in a volatile, densely populated urban area.

These are some of the stories behind the statistics.

Sister is an intimate portrait of a global crisis, woven from compelling interviews, indigenous scenery and vérité-style footage shot in health facilities, homes, and villages. The sensibility of the film captures the colours, sights and sounds of the locations and events, of human tragedy and human bliss as we experience these dedicated healthcare providers and those in their care through intense and beautiful moments.

Their stories reveal strategies in place to improve maternal health and the maternal mortality issue, when the strategies work, when they don’t work and how the lack of transport, communication and education create weak links along the way.

The health workers tell the stories, leading viewers through the struggles and joys of their daily lives.

Compensation: Flat day rate of $100

More information here.

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Freelance Writers Wanted at Group Africa Publishing (Tanzania, otswana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Rwanda)

Company: Group Africa Publishing

Job Title: Writer

Location: Nairobi - Kenya

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Description

We are looking for a freelance writer (from Tanzania, Botswana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Rwanda).

The person must be self-driven and able to work without any supervision. Some journalistic background is required. We want someone who can write well in English. You will be required to carryout interviews and approach the relevant organizations on subjects related to mining, agriculture and construction. This is a part time job. If you can fit in this position, please go ahead and send us your resume.

Position Requirements

• Skills / Qualifications Required: must have good journalistic skills
• Minimum Education Level required: College
• Minimum Years of Experience required: 1 to 2 Years

Apply via Learn4.com here or you can try sending your application to admin@constructionreviewonline.com (the e-mail address that we found at the Group Africa Publishing job page) .

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Amharic to English Translator Wanted for a Large Project

Deadline: 14 February 2011

I have 26 pages of documents in the Amharic language that need to be translated to English. Please get back to me with your quote (price per word) and approximate delivery time frame.

Required software: Adobe Acrobat.

Deadline: Monday, February 14, 2011 17:00

Apply here.

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The 2011 Burt Award for African Literature Launched

The long-awaited Burt Prize for African Literature was finally launched in Kenya on Wednesday, January 19th at the Kenya National Library Service Headquarters. For other countries, inquire at:

Tanzania:

Children’s Book Project for Tanzania
Tel: (255) 22 2760750
Email: cbpvitabu@yahoo.com
Website: www.cbp.or.tz

Or CODE
Burt Award for African Literature – Tanzania
Tel: (613) 232-3569
Email: codehq@codecan.org

Ghana:

Ghana Book Trust, PO Box LG 536 Legon-Accra
info@ghanabooktrust.com; gbt@africaonline.com.gh
www.ghanabooktrust.com

Or Tel: (613) 232-3569
Email: codehq@codecan.org

Ethiopia:

CODE Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
tel: +251-11-515-31-66
code.et@ethionet.et

Or 613-232-3569
codehq@codecan.org

OBJECTIVES OF THE AWARD

* To recognize excellence in literature for our youth
* To support and motivate the development of supplementary reading materials for a critical stage of learning- the transition period between primary and secondary school
* To strengthen the English language skills of the Kenyan youth and help foster enthusiasm and love for reading
* To stimulate and support the African publishing industry and the development of African literature
* To increase the stock of English readers in established school and community libraries

CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD’S WRITING COMPETITION

* The manuscripts shall be written in English and show the mastery and use of the English language.
* The manuscripts should be thought-provoking and original
* The manuscripts should portray strong and admirable principle characters
* The manuscripts should use humor and/ or suspense to entertain and captivate the reader
* The manuscripts should deploy dialogue and drama to become lively to read
* The manuscripts should reflect modern realities and address some of the social problems which are facing adolescents and young reader today.

Click on the images to enlarge:



Contact the National Book Development Council of Kenya:

PO Box 10904 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. 254 020 2725006/ 2721876
Mobile +254 770 108 556
E-mail: info@nationalbookcouncilkenya.org

More information here or at the CODE Canada website here.

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English to Amharic/ Somali Translator Required (budget: est. $2,000 per language)

Deadline: 31 January 2011

3 scripts for translation, total word count 28,727. The scripts will be recorded for a training course for health care professionals.

Scripts are set up in a two-column bilingual format, in Word. Length of target text must be approximately equal to the source text, since the voiceover must fit the English. Experience translating scripts of this nature is preferred.

Deadline: January 31, 2010 at 5 p.m. CST.

Rate: $0.06-$0.08 USD per word

Languages:

English>Amharic
English>Cambodian/Khmer
English>Somali

Payment: 0.07 USD per word

Deadline: Monday, January 31, 2011 23:00

Apply here.

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Call for Papers: AfricaAdapt Climate Change Symposium 2011

Deadline: 3 January 2011


Call for papers

AfricaAdapt Climate Change Symposium 2011

Linking Climate Research, Policy and Practice for African-led Development

9-11 March 2011, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This three-day bilingual (French/English) symposium is a landmark event focusing on evolving approaches, tools, methods and philosophies addressing the links between increasing climate change and variability in Africa and sustainable development. It will feature keynote speakers from across the continent, and also provide a space for creative new exchanges and collaboration between African research, media, policy, and community practitioners. This is an opportunity to share your knowledge and experience of this important subject and work with others to help make a difference.

Symposium Objectives:

1. To provide a forum for exploring and promoting the latest and best in applied research on climate change adaptation and development in Africa.
2. To create a space for engagement between African research, practitioner and policy communities of practice.
3. To provide African media with opportunities to interact with these communities of practice so they can better communicate efforts being made to address climate change in Africa, and so they can articulate local concerns and priorities.

The AfricaAdapt Knowledge Sharing Network has a mission to encourage research, dissemination and sharing of knowledge on climate change in Africa, and on the ways in which Africa can encourage climate compatible development. To this end AfricaAdapt is issuing a call for papers highlighting new research and community engagement on adaptation and low carbon development in Africa.

Themes to be explored include:

 Links between adaptation, mitigation and low carbon, or “climate compatible” development
 Roles of local and indigenous knowledge in addressing climate change
 New thinking on community-led responses: From local to global
 The roles of media and intermediaries in translating, sharing, and advocating
 National and international policy: Linking policy and practice

The symposium is focused on Africa and we especially encourage submissions from African researchers, community based organisations, advocacy groups, and media. If your topic does not fit precisely into one of the themes above, it may still be considered if relevant to the overall subject area of the Symposium. In addition to formal papers, we are very interested to hear from policy and decision makers, donors, researchers, NGOs and community representatives who have knowledge and experiences to share that engage the symposium’s objectives and mission.

The deadline for submitting proposals for Symposium consideration is January 3rd 2011. Proposals should be submitted as an abstract – maximum 300 words. A committee comprised of members from the symposium sponsors will assess submissions and draw up a shortlist for extended proposals. Please e-mail abstracts and/or questions by e-mail to: symposium@africa-adapt.net. Full details can be found at www.adaptation2011.com and www.africa-adapt.net.
Limited funding is available to cover full and/or partial costs of attending this symposium.

More information here.

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Amharic into English UK Government Translator Needed

thebigword are looking for a Amharic into English UK Government Translator to carry out a translation project for one of our major clients.

Due to the nature of the work, it is necessary that you have experience of translating Legal/Government Documents and the dialect of the text is Belen/Blin.

We also require all of our freelance translators to have a minimum of 3 years of full-time translation experience.

Should you fit the above requirements then please forward your CV along with details of your experience in the relevant fields and your rate/1000 words to gemma.robinson@thebigword.com

Please note that if you have received no reply within one week, please assume your application for this particular project has been unsuccessful. thebigword does however encourage you to apply for future projects.

More information here.

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Large Translation Project: English to Amharic (190,000 words of Islamic learning materials)

We have a large translation project of about 190 000 words of Islamic learning materials (books).

The original texts are in English and we want them to be translated into:

1. Amharic
2. Urdu
3. Tagalog
4. Mandarin (simplified Chinese)

We will request you to translate a one-page text once your application is approved.
Please, include the following information in the subject of the email:

- Language pair, rate, how many words you can do in 20 days?

Please, do not apply if you are not native speaker of the target language or unfamiliar with the content.

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Job at Translators Cafe: Amharic Documents ($0.12 per translated word)

Deadline: 11 November 2010

I have 8 one page Amharic documents. They are birth certificates and other personal documents. Word count is approx. 1500 words. I need these by 2 pm CST on Thursday. Please let me know if you are interested and what your rates are. I am happy to send you a sample if you would like to review. Thanks.

Payment: 0.12 USD per word

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Call for Papers: Human Rights in Ethiopia

Deadline: 5 November 2010

The Institute of Human Rights, Addis Ababa University was established to play a leading role in the process of good governance, democratization, and development in Ethiopia. As part of advancing its mission, the Institute is organizing a national conference on ‘Human Rights Education in Ethiopia’ to be held in December 2010.

Interested academicians, researchers and practitioners are invited to submit an abstract not exceeding 1000 words on one of the following themes:

* The Right to Human Rights Education;
* Mainstreaming Human Rights Education;
* Human Rights Education Curriculum;
* Methodology of Human Rights Education and Research;
* Human Rights Education in Multicultural Society;
* Ethics of Human Rights Education;
* Human Rights Education and Law Enforcement;

and related topics to the Institute by November 5, 2010.

In addition to the abstract, researchers should submit their resume.

A modest honorarium will be paid for selected papers which shall be presented at the Conference and also published as part of the proceedings of the Conference.

Abstracts and resumes should be submitted to the Institute in person or through email at ihr.aau@gmail.com or kalhabs@yahoo.com

Addis Ababa University
Institute of Human Rights
FBE Campus, Kifle Wodajo Memorial Center
For Human Rights, Peace and Democracy
Tel: 251-11223783

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Travel Writers Wanted (Dakar, Nairobi, Addis Ababa) by World Trade Press

Deadline: open

While new cities will be added to the site soon, we would especially like to hear from you if you have traveled to and/or previously written about the following cities: Dakar, Nairobi, and Addis Ababa.

World Trade Press is currently in development of a subscription-based world city and country travel website, AtoZ World Travel.

We need several professional travel writers to produce editorial content for as many as 200 world cities.

Please have existing published work to your credit (include clips in your application if possible). You'll also need to have intimate, first-hand knowledge of various world locales, and professional travel-writing experience is strongly preferred.

The assignment involves writing five to eight articles per city, including:

City View (500–550 words) Neighborhoods (1,200–1,800 words) Excursions (1,200–1,800 words) Insider's Guide (800–1,000 words) Attractions (up to 2,500 words) Restaurant, Nightlife, and Shopping listings (up to 3,300 words total)

We have a style guide and very specific instructions for content, structure, length, and style, and we do regular checks for copyright infringement. While these are freelance positions, we are looking for people who can commit to supplying us with a new city guide every week to 10 days, so this is a fairly labor-intensive project.

Pay is at the rate of $0.05 per finished word requiring only a brief copy edit and proofing. You can work from anywhere—we currently have writers based around the world, from Prague to Quito to San Francisco. Payment can be sent via Paypal if requested; we generally make payments on a bi-monthly basis.

If you're a world traveler with travel-writing experience, we'd love to hear from you. Email michelle@worldtradepress.com with "Travel Writer" in the subject line and include a resume (attachments okay) and detailed cover letter with a list of cities you have visited and feel capable of covering. (Be sure to make special note of which cities on the above list you can write about.) We take cover letters very seriously; please, NO phone calls.

World Trade Press is a publishing company that develops electronic information products for the academic and public library market. We have been in business since 1993 and are located in Petaluma, California.

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Ledig House-Addis Neger Writers Residency (Ethiopia/Africa)

Deadline: 20 October 2010

Ledig House is proud to partner with Addis Neger, Ethiopa’s biggest newspaper, to guarantee an annual residency for an African writer through the Addis Neger Fellowship. Each year the fellowship will be awarded to two writers who work in their local languages; one writer will be from Ethiopia and one will be from another African nation. The selected individuals will receive travel funds as well as a small stipend for incidental expenses. Interested applicants should follow the posted application guidelines and be sure to include a cover letter stating that the Addis Neger fellowship is sought. The fellowship is open to writers from all disciplines, working in all languages.

Application Guidelines 2011
PLEASE NOTE NEW DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2010

Spring: mid-March to early June
Fall: early September to late November

The annual deadline for applications must be postmarked by October 20, 2010. Late applications will be held and considered the succeeding year.

Please include the following materials:

A complete application form.
A biographical sketch including publications, performances and writing credits.
One non-returnable copy of your latest published work. If unpublished, send a ten page sample of your latest work.
A one page description of the work to be undertaken while at Ledig House.
One letter of recommendation. (This must be included with your application materials and provided in a sealed envelope with the signature of the individual who wrote the letter placed across the seal.)
All applicants who include an SASE will be notified of selections by February 1st.

Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to email inquiries regarding receipt of material or acceptance to the program.

Send completed applications to:

Ledig House Applications
Art Omi, Inc.
55 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10003

For further information:

Fax: 212 206 6027
Email writers@artomi.org

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