Pre-qualified Translators

The Search for Common Ground in Brussels is seeking to establish a list of 5 pre-qualified translators to serve the sporadic needs of its programs in Belgium, in Europe, and across the world.
The individuals and companies holding proven expertise in translation will be selected based on their capacity to deliver timely professional translation in English to French/French to English, English to Arabic/Arabic to English, French to Arabic/Arabic to French.
According to the organization’s needs to sometimes deliver certified translation of official documents, at least 1 among the 5 selected translators will be a sworn translator appointed by the legal authorities in a European country.
Selected translators will be considered as go-to providers to be contacted whenever there would be a need for translation emerging from Search’s program in Belgium or elsewhere in the world during a period of 24 months. To comply with Search’s procurement policies, this pre-qualification process will be renewed at a yearly basis to maintain a fair competition.
Being pre-selected does not guarantee funding or a consultancy with Search, but it will place those selected in top position to be contracted by our programs based on their needs

**General Requirements**
- Consultants are individuals who are not employees of Search for Common Ground;
- They are available to be engaged on an "as needed basis" to perform specific tasks within a specified duration and deliverables;
- Consultants must be able to sign an agreement;
- They must be duly registered for VAT and other taxes;
- Consultants are expected to have sound skills and knowledge in their area of expertise in order to deliver a high level performance.

*Specific Requirements
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Based on their background, selected consultants will be divided in 3 categories as following:
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Junior consultant: 2 to 4 years of experience
- Expert consultant: 5 to 9 years of experience
- Senior consultant: Over 10 years of experience

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Proven expertise in professional translation in at least one of these 3 languages: English, French or Arabic
- Ability to demonstrate quality of work through submission of 2 past work samples and at least 2 letters of recommendation from past clients
- Search will be interested in identifying at least one sworn translator in Belgium among those who will be selected
- A demonstration of their commitment to the Common Ground Approach, working across dividing with deep respect for all involved.

**Selection Criteria**

All submissions will be analyzed based on the following criteria:
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Relevant experience as demonstrated by CV and 2 writing samples of previous work
- Experience working with institutions/iNGOs as demonstrated by letters of recommendation
- Pricing per word / per page (price competitiveness)

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.- Audacity - Tenacity - Empathy - Results. In accordance with these values, Search enforces compliance with the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. Search for Common Ground does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.