Background

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO), with support from the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and in partnership with national institutions and consortium members, is implementing the Damal II Programme: Building Inclusive Justice Pathways and Early Conflict Resolution Mechanisms (2026–2030).

The programme aims to strengthen access to justice by improving community-based dispute resolution, enhancing coordination between Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centers and formal justice and security institutions, and promoting inclusive, survivor-centered justice services for vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and persons with disabilities.

Damal II builds on the achievements and lessons of Damal I and supports the Government’s efforts to strengthen justice institutions, expand ADR services, improve referral pathways, and increase public confidence in justice and security systems.

IDLO is seeking a qualified English/Somali Translator to provide high-quality translation and language editing services for programme documents during the Damal II inception phase and implementation period.

The Translator will support the translation of legal, technical, and programme documents to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility for government counterparts, justice institutions, implementing partners, and community stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Translator will be responsible for:

• Translating legal, technical, policy, and programme documents between English and Somali.
• Translating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Policy documents, training manuals, guidelines, assessment reports, communication materials, and workshop documentation.
• Reviewing translated documents to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and appropriate legal terminology.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all programme documents and information.
• Working closely with the Damal II Programme team to ensure timely delivery of assignments.
• Incorporating comments received during quality assurance and technical review processes.
• Providing language editing and proofreading support where required.

The consultant is expected to deliver, as applicable:

• A brief work plan within three working days of contract signature.
• High-quality translations of legal and technical documents within agreed timelines.
• Edited and proofread bilingual documents.
• Weekly progress updates to the Programme Manager or designated focal point.
• Final translated documents in Microsoft Word format, incorporating all agreed revisions.