French Translator - ChildFund Rugby

Location: Remote

Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.

No phone calls please.
To apply please submit a cover letter responding to the requirements below and a CV via the Bamboo link.

Organisational Context

ChildFund Rugby partners to use rugby as a powerful tool to create positive social impact that supports children and young people to play, learn, and lead.

Partners use Pass It Back - an integrated suite of rugby and life-skills learning products - to support children and young people in vulnerable situations to develop critical social and emotional skills. These capabilities better equip participants to navigate challenges, contribute positively to their communities, and take on leadership roles in their lives.

ChildFund Rugby is World Rugby’s global Social Impact Partner, a multi-year partnership that builds on previous partnerships across five consecutive Rugby World Cup events. For more information on ChildFund Rugby’s partnerships, visit here.

ChildFund Rugby is led by ChildFund Australia on behalf of the ChildFund Alliance - a global network of 11 organisations which assists almost 36 million children and their families in 66 countries.

Purpose 

The consultant is to provide translation for ChildFund Rugby from English to French and from French to English.

Deliverables and Rates

The consultant will provide ChildFund Rugby with a quote of their expected per word rate in USD.

Management and Reporting Arrangements

The successful applicants will report to the ChildFund Rugby Co-Directors.

Confidentiality

All discussions and documents relating to this ToR will be treated as confidential by the parties.

Child Safeguarding

The successful applicants will be required to comply with and sign a Code of Conduct. The Consultant will also be required to have in place relevant background and/or criminal checks.

Counter-Terrorism

ChildFund Australia acknowledges its obligation under the Australian laws relating to counter-terrorism. In order to meet its obligation, the Consultant’s name will be reviewed against Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and National Security Australia lists at the onset of any financial relationship.

Acknowledgment and Disclaimer

ChildFund, its Board and staff make no express or implied representation or warranty as to the currency, reliability or completeness of the information contained in this ToR. Nothing in this ToR should be construed to give rise to any contractual obligations or rights, expressed or implied, by the issue of this ToR or the submission of Expression of Interest in response to it. No contract would be created until a formal written contract is executed between ChildFund and a selected Consultant.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

Essential:

• Aged 18 or over
• Fluent in English and French
• Passionate about empowering women through increased opportunities to play and lead in sport
• Open-minded and respectful of diverse perspectives and opinions
• Committed to maintaining the authenticity and integrity of the content they translate or interpret

Desirable:

• Background or experience in sport, education, or gender studies

Skills

• Confident and effective communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable engaging in cross-cultural environments

Application Instructions

Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.

No phone calls please.
To apply please submit a cover letter responding to the requirements below and a CV via the Bamboo link.

Top candidates will be asked to provide a work sample. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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In-line with ChildFund’s values, diversity of people and ideas is critical to our work and success.  We strive for a team culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. ChildFund is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for vacancies.

For applications from businesses, we encourage those headed by women and people with disabilities, as well as those active in promoting inclusion in the workplace, to apply.