Job Description

Request for Quotations (RFQ)

English to Krio Translation Services

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision:  Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we share in the development of their communities.

Our Values:  Courage

Commitment Trust Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone invites qualified and licensed professional translators or translation service providers to submit quotations for the provision of English to Krio translation and interpretation services.

The selected provider(s) will deliver professional, accurate, and confidential translation and interpretation services during both on-site visits and virtual meetings.

Provide professional English–Krio translation and interpretation during meetings, interviews, and audit sessions.

Translate relevant documents, reports, and materials as needed.  

Support both in-person and virtual sessions with reliability and discretion.

Maintain strict confidentiality and neutrality throughout the engagement. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional translation/interpretation experience.  
• Prior experience working with INGOs or humanitarian organizations.  
• Valid translator’s license or professional certification.  
• Strong IT setup with a stable internet connection for virtual work.  
• Proven record of accurate and timely translations.  
• Willingness and readiness to travel to Bo and/or Makeni as needed.  
• Ability to sign both a Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to engagement.  

Quotation Submission and Review 

• Interested service providers are requested to submit the following:  
• Financial quotation indicating daily and hourly rates.  
• Profile or CV highlighting relevant translation/interpretation experience.  
• Copy of translator’s license or professional certification.  

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to submit quotations

To submit: Quotations should be submitted by email to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org with the subject line:  

“RFQ – English to Krio Translation Services.”

Please note: Quotations will be reviewed on a rolling (daily) basis, and early submissions are highly encouraged. SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone reserves the right to identify and engage suitable candidates or providers prior to the submission deadline.  

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity in all procurement processes.

Closing date for the submission of quotations is Friday 7th November 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organization, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.