• Application Deadline: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Hausa Content Reviewer


• Job Type Full Time , Remote


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Education / Teaching 
  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

ADAPTATION

Main Activities:  

• Review of translated texts and songs from English to Hausa for all of Ubongo’s  content as well as any relevant metadata content.


• Review of audio and/or video files adapted into Hausa provided by the dubbing partner.


• Ensure correct and accurate translation of scripts, metadata and any other content as needed into French.


• Maintain the standard of Ubongo scripts for both dialogue and songs: energetic, rhythmic, emote, and professional. 


• Review translations with an “edutainment - mindset”.


• Review existing and future scripts for the Hausa language production of Ubongo Kids, Akili and Me and other productions of the organisation. 


• Ensure that any changes made on the translated script matches with the final script used during the recording session.


• Participate in translation review processes as per the timelines and platforms of review set out by the Adaptation Manager and Nigeria Country Manager and the dubbing partner.


• Update google drive and physical hard drives (where available) with reviewed content in Hausa that has been dubbed and adapted .


• Liaise with Adaptation Manager, Adaptation Project Manager, Adaptation Sound Engineer and Nigeria Country Manager to ensure smooth processes for content delivery.


• Maintain efficient communications and progress tracking systems with Ubongo.

REQUIREMENTS:KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONSESSENTIALS:

• A degree or qualification in Education, Early Childhood, Translation Studies or similar field. 


• Fluent in both English and Hausa (knowledge of different Nigerian local languages is an added bonus).


• Proven experience in translation and/or language education.


• Experience teaching pre-school and primary school children, or working with children in education is an added advantage!


• Ability to learn new software as needed.


• Experience with G-suite and Google Drive and/or other online file storage systems.


• Creative, organised, flexible in project management, and able to work with minimal supervision.


• Self-motivated and possess a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner.

PREFERRED:

• Passionate about Ubongo’s vision of bringing high-quality localised content to children across Africa.


• Ability to work remotely 


• Excellent attention to detail


• English to Hausa translation experience


• Excellent understanding of Francophone African Nursery and Primary School Curricula implementation 


• Have a can-do attitude and readiness to learn on the job


• Always looking forward to learning new skills as well as sharing their knowledge with others.


• Excellent communication skills with strong verbal and written communication skills.