Organization

UBAH Inspire Initiative Organization

Position

Translator of grassroot coaching manual.

Location

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Announcement Date

04 Nov 2025

Closing Date

15 Nov 2025

BACKGROUND

Ubah Inspire Initiative Organization is a women-led, non-governmental organization that addresses the diverse needs of women and girls through a holistic approach centered around sports, arts, networking, education, and overall wellbeing. The organization provides a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where women can realize their full potential as healthier, more confident, and well-connected individuals.

Ubah Inspire was founded in response to the critical need for safe spaces that support women’s physical and mental wellbeing, foster personal growth, and encourage meaningful social connections. Through its tailored programs, the organization promotes social coexistence, social cohesion, peaceful communities, and sustainable development by empowering women to become active participants and leaders in their societies.

ABOUT THE EU PROJECT:           

“Kick Start for Equality Using Sports and Arts” is a four-years EU funded project implemented by Plan International in partnership with local implementing partners – NAFIS and UBAH Inspire. The aim of the project is to advance human rights and strengthen social cohesion through community sports and arts engagement in Somalia, with a particular focus on young women and girls. Based on the work of both Plan International (Plan) and Plan International Somalia (PIS), this action also capitalizes on the experiences of the co-applicants, Network Against Female Genital Cutting in Somaliland (NAFIS) Network and the women-led Ubah Inspire Initiative Organization, in working with local communities on social cohesion and girls and young women in sports. The objective of this project is to contribute to the promotion and protection of women and girls’ rights and to increase social cohesion and dialogue within the vulnerable youth communities. And it aims at achieving 2 broad objectives.   

1: To support civil society and duty bearers in the protection and promotion of women and girls’ rights.

2: To increase social cohesion and dialogue within vulnerable youth communities.

 Output two (2) promotes the empowerment of girls and women to address social issues identified in IDP settlements and their host communities. It will support initiatives aimed at increasing their participation in sports and arts by establishing a pilot program in schools and scaling up the capacity of the Ubah Centre to use sport as a safe space among young women and girls and by expanding the pool of female coaches through training and PSS support. Digitalization and social media will be utilized to create safe spaces for girls and women to share their social/gender related and peacebuilding issues and promote human rights through influencers and activists. Key risks under this output include influence of religious leaders to prevent school and national level sports tournaments, campaigns associated with the presidential elections disrupt activities, safeguarding and protection risks and insufficient number of female coaches available

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Knowing that there is a growing demand for young female football players that have the skill set, knowledge, ethics and professionalism both in and off the field, the trained football Coaches (ToTs) are coupled with the proper tool that is designed and tailored to their capacity, experience and need. UBAH Inspire has developed a grass-root football coaching manual that has the technical, theoretical and practical guidelines for full session training (inclusive of basic CPR, ethical guidelines and other technical know how’s) to train young girls as professional football years.

The specific objective of this assignment is to engage a professional translation service to the grass-root coaching manual that is recently developed.

SCOPE OF WORK

UBAH is seeking a professional translator with experience in sports, particularly football, to provide translation services for the Football Coaching Manual developed by UBAH. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of football terminology, coaching concepts, and training methodologies, ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate translation of technical content. Prior experience in translating sports or coaching materials is highly desirable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate the Grass-root Football Coaching Manual accurately and fluently from English to Somali language.
• Maintain technical accuracy, ensuring that football terminology, coaching concepts, and tactical language are correctly conveyed.
• Adapt language and tone to suit the target audience while preserving the intent and instructional clarity of the original content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and UBAH’s coaching team to clarify terminology, context, and technical details as needed.
• Review and proofread translated materials to ensure consistency, accuracy, and readability.
• Ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness in all translated content.
• Meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality translations in line with UBAH’s standards and style guidelines.
• Provide feedback or recommendations for improving the manual’s clarity and accessibility during translation.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLE 

1. Complete Translated Manual: A fully translated version of the Football Coaching Manual from the source language to the target language, maintaining accuracy, clarity, and consistency throughout.
2. Glossary of Terms: A compiled glossary of key football and coaching terminology used in the manual to ensure consistency and future reference.
3. Proofread and Edited Version: A finalized version that has been thoroughly reviewed for grammatical accuracy, coherence, and formatting alignment with the original document.
4. Timely Submission: All deliverables submitted in the agreed format (e.g., Word and PDF) within the assignment timeline and according to UBAH’s quality standards.

SUBMISSION AND FEEDBACK

·         Upon completion, translated documents will be submitted to UBAH in the specified formats for review.

·         The service provider should be open to receiving feedback and, if necessary, making any adjustments to ensure UBAH’s satisfaction with the final deliverable.

Final Approval and Documentation

·         Once reviewed and approved, UBAH will confirm acceptance of the translation services.

·         The provider will maintain a record of completed services and feedback for future reference, ensuring continuous improvement in service quality over the contract duration.

Confidentiality and Compliance

Throughout the process, the provider must adhere to HI’s confidentiality policies and ethical

guidelines, ensuring that all information handled remains secure and strictly confidential.

Duration

Deliverable

No. Of Days

First draft

6 Days 

Second Draft

3 Days

final draft is submitted

1 Day

Total

10 Days

The time frame for this consultancy is 10 days.

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field.

· Professional Experience: Proven experience in translation of sports-related or technical materials, preferably within football or coaching contexts.

· Language Proficiency: Native in Somali and fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Sports Knowledge: Strong understanding of football terminology, coaching methods, and training concepts to ensure accurate and contextually relevant translation.

· Technical Skills: Proficiency in using translation and editing software to maintain the design of the manual

· Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to maintain consistency, accuracy, and clarity throughout technical and instructional documents.

· Cultural Competence: Awareness of linguistic and cultural nuances to ensure the translated content is appropriate for the target audience.

· Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with subject matter experts, editors, and the UBAH technical team to ensure quality and accuracy.

· Time Management: Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit the following documents

• A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, with three references.
• A financial proposal detailing daily rates and other associated costs.

 How to apply

Submit your application to [email protected] with the subject line: Grass-root football coach training manual translator Please include examples of other relevant translation work done. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person or virtual interview.

The deadline for application is 15 November 2025

UBAH is an equal opportunities employer