Talent Marketplace Assignment

World Resources Institute
World Resources Institute

People & HR

Nairobi, Kenya · Kampala, Uganda · Cape Town, South Africa · Ethiopia · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Washington, DC, USA

Posted on Aug 10, 2026

Human Subjects Protection Materials Translation – French


Location:

The preferred locations for this position are Kenya, Ethiopia, and any other African-based offices. The candidate needs to be familiar with African dialects and grammar. Other offices will be considered.

Job Summary:


The RDI/HSP team is looking for an individual who can translate the Human Subjects Protection materials into French for use in French-speaking countries. The materials to be translated include eight informed consent templates, the Human Subjects Protection Fundamentals Course (this has been translated using software; needs to be validated and updated accordingly), and a few documents linked within the course (e.g., HSP glossary).

Assignment Specifics:

  • Assignment Duration: estimated 9 weeks
  • Amount of time working on the project each month: 20%

Potential Salary:

This assignment can only support an employee in a current grade 6 or under position. The assigned candidate will be paid their current salary.


How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with a cover letter. CV including language fluency (French), translation experience (if any), and a short motivation statement. All applicants must apply through the internal Workday Job hub.