Open Call for Translators and Interpreters – Timor-Leste - The Asia Foundation

Open Call for Translators and Interpreters – Timor-Leste 

 

 

Role	Translators and Interpreters
Level	Mid and Senior Level
Entity	Independent contractor (consultant) or company
Nationality	Timor-Leste nationals and internationals
Areas of Expertise	General, legal, peace and security, access to justice, economic development, violence against women and children
Timeframe	Period of two – three years

 

 

Background 

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region is focused on good governance, women’s empowerment and gender equality, inclusive economic growth, environment and climate action, and regional and international relations. Headquartered in San Francisco, The Asia Foundation works through a network of offices in 18 Asian countries and in Washington, DC. 

 

The Asia Foundation has worked in Timor-Leste since 1992. We are implementing programs in the areas of violence against women and children, inclusive tourism development, fostering lasting peace, safety and security, public policy, and strengthening accountable governance. 

 

Summary of Assignment 

The Foundation is currently seeking qualified translators and interpreters (company or independent contractor/consultant) to serve as preferred supplier of translation and/or interpreting services for our various programs and operational needs. We intend to enter into one or more indefinite duration, indefinite quantity contracts for a period of two years (with possible extension up to three years) with entities who can provide the deliverables as outlined below. 

 

Responsibilities 

Translation and/or interpreting services: 

 

Translation: 

• Tetum – English / English – Tetum 
• English – Portuguese / Portuguese – English 
• Tetum – Portuguese / Portuguese – Tetum 
• Areas of expertise: General, legal, peace and security, access to justice, economic development, violence against women and children 

 

Interpreting: 

• Consecutive and simultaneous 
• Tetum – English / English – Tetum 
• Area of expertise: Peace & security, access to justice 
• Based in Dili, Timor-Leste 

 

Requirements 

• Mother tongue speaker in one of the languages of each language pair. 
• At least 5 years professional experience in translation and/or interpreting. 
• Experience in one or more of the areas of expertise: General, legal, peace and security, access to justice, economic development, violence against women and children 
• Legally entitled to work in the country where they are based. 

 

Timeframe 

Period of two (possibly three) years. Indefinite quantity of work. 

 

APPLICATIONS 

 

Applications must be submitted in English to procurement.timorleste@asiafoundation.org on or before 20 February   2022. 

 

They must: 

• Include a brief cover letter. 
• Address the Requirements above through either a company profile demonstrating relevant experience, or a CV. 
• Include the completed vendor profile (attached). 
• Include a cost proposal using the relevant template(s) (attached). 
• Include brief samples of work in each of the applicable language combination (translation). 

 

Only applications meeting the application requirements will be considered. No phone calls or emails will be  entertained. 

 

Vendor Profile
Instruction: Please complete and email back this form to procurement.timorleste@asiafoundation.org.  Provide available supporting documents that will merit your selection as TAF Preferred Vendor.
Company Name
Permanent Business Address
Company Representative or Contact Person					Telephone
Email
Company Strength								Check One
Has the capacity to do continuing business under this set up for the next two years  Can enter into a contract and perform any obligation, thereunder?  To the best of your knowledge, your business is not engaged in or threatened by any litigation or administrative proceedings?  Have enough personnel to manage additional orders or clients? Is practicing good business ethics and principles  Not engaging child labor for work inappropriate to their age or which places them to significant risk or injury?  Not providing any support to a person or organization associated with terrorist  or terrorist activities?  Not offering bribes or kickbacks in order to solicit business deals or orders?  No known relatives at TAF that may entail Conflict of Interest?  If you have, please indicate name(s):								☐ Yes   ☐ No     ☐Yes   ☐ No   ☐Yes   ☐ No   ☐ Yes   ☐ No   ☐Yes   ☐ No     ☐Yes   ☐ No     ☐Yes   ☐ No
Track Record/Capacity								Check One
Have existing clientele similar to our organization?    Please provide list of reputable clients.								☐ Yes   ☐ No
1.                                                                         2.				3.                                                                         4.
Ability to handle client requirements  Able to maintain quality?  Able to meet deadlines?								☐ Yes    ☐ No   ☐ Yes    ☐ No
Supporting Documentation:		Check which ones you provide
☐   Business Registration   ☐ TIN      ☐ Bank Account Details      ☐ Owner ID
Prepared By:  Signature: Stamp:					Date

 

Translation 

 

Language  combination and area of expertise*	Tetum –  English	English -Tetum	English –  Portuguese	Portuguese  - English	Tetum - Portuguese	Portuguese  - Tetum
General
Legal
Peace & Security
Access to Justice
Economic Development
Violence Against Women and Children
Other (specify):
Rates**
Rate/word (USD)
Hourly rate (USD)
Minimum rate (USD)

*For each language pair and area, indicate YES if you provide this service 

** For each language combination, provide rates 

 

Interpreting 

 

	Consecutive Interpreting		Simultaneous Interpreting
Language combination and  area of expertise*	Tetum –  English	English - Tetum	Tetum –  English	English - Tetum
Peace & Security
Access to Justice
Rates**
Hourly rate (USD)
Minimum rate (USD)

* For each language pair and area, indicate YES if you provide this service 

** For each language combination, provide rates