National Consultant – Storybook Translation (English to Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo)

About the role

UNICEF Nigeria is seeking three national consultants to translate an Adolescent Girls Storybook and related multimedia content from English into Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo. The translation must retain the original meaning, tone, child‑rights framing and storytelling style while using natural, age‑appropriate language for adolescent girls, caregivers and community members.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in an inception meeting to confirm expectations, audience, tone, timelines and feedback process.
• Translate the storybook and accompanying multimedia scripts from English into the assigned language.
• Ensure cultural sensitivity and child‑rights framing throughout the translation.
• Submit draft translations for review, incorporate feedback and deliver final files in the required format.
• Collaborate with the Adolescent Development Specialist and lead writer to maintain consistency across languages.

Required profile

• Native speaker of Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo with excellent command of English.
• Demonstrated experience translating educational or advocacy materials for children or adolescents.
• Familiarity with child‑rights language and gender‑sensitive communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Professional translation proficiency (English ↔ Hausa/Yoruba/Igbo).

What we offer

• One‑month consultancy contract with UNICEF.
• Remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to gender equality and child‑rights initiatives in Nigeria.