Due to the nature of the mandate, English is exceptionally preferred.
Start Date : As soon as possible
Duration: January 2026- March 2026
Total effort : 60h (30h translation+ 30h real time training session)
Location: Virtual
Supervision : Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie
Introduction
This Terms of Reference intends to seek an English - Russian Translator to provide a capacity building support on Data Visualization for Education Out Loud (EOL[1]) OC1 Grantees based in Regional Management Unit (RMU) Asia Pacific region.
The overall objective of this assignment is to enhance NECs[2]’ capacity to interpret, visualize, and communicate education data effectively for advocacy and communication purposes. Specifically, the training will enable participants to :
- Understand the importance of visual data storytelling in education advocacy.
- Identify and apply suitable visualization methods for different education indicators.
- Develop skills to create clear, impactful data visuals using accessible tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Datawrapper, Canva).
- Strengthen the ability to communicate evidence to policymakers, partners, and the public in compelling and accessible ways.
- Support in building skills in adapting and using data visualizations for social media communication.
The English - Russian Translator will be responsible for:
- Translation written training deliveries from English to Russian
- Support Training Delivery
- Estimated effort: 60h
Qualifications
- University degree or college diploma, translation preferred
- Experience in technical translating – both English and Russian
- Ability to translate easily in real time (training session)
- Strong personal skills such as facilitation and communication skills with diverse participants
Application Requirements
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following:
- A financial proposal (indicating hourly or package rates and total cost).
- Updated CV(s) and examples of similar deliveries conducted, preferably in the education or civil society context.
Submission of the Proposal
We look forward to your submission by 23rd December 2025via email to rh@fondationpgl.ca
Paul Gérin Lajoie Foundation is committed to an equal employment opportunity program and invites individuals who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, women, and people with disabilities to submit their applications.
[1] EOL is Global Partnership for Education’s (GPE) fund for civil society working on influencing and social accountability in education.
[2] National Education Coalitions (NECs) play a critical role in promoting inclusive, equitable, and quality education through evidence-based advocacy, policy dialogue, and monitoring of education commitments. Following a Dialogue-Based Learning Needs Assessment with the NECs, and a detailed review of their communication needs through proposals, reports, a short survey and other documents, a need was felt to establish a Learning Collaborative on Media Advocacy.