Vacancies, August 2026

Talent Marketplace Assignment

Human Subjects Protection Materials Translation – French

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Washington, D.C., United States | Cape Town, South Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | Kampala, Uganda.

Organization: World Resources Institute (WRI)

Deadline: August 27, 2026

Job Description

Location: The preferred locations for this position are Kenya, Ethiopia, and any other African-based offices. The candidate needs to be familiar with African dialects and grammar. Other offices will be considered.

Job Summary:

The RDI/HSP team is looking for an individual who can translate the Human Subjects Protection materials into French for use in French-speaking countries. The materials to be translated include eight informed consent templates, the Human Subjects Protection Fundamentals Course (this has been translated using software; needs to be validated and updated accordingly), and a few documents linked within the course (e.g., HSP glossary).

Assignment Specifics:

  • Assignment Duration: estimated 9 weeks
  • Amount of time working on the project each month: 20%

 

Potential Salary:

This assignment can only support an employee in a current grade 6 or under position. The assigned candidate will be paid their current salary.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with a cover letter. CV including language fluency (French), translation experience (if any), and a short motivation statement. All applicants must apply through the: >> Internal Workday Job hub.

The position may close before the deadline if a high volume of Applications is received. We encourage candidates to Apply as early as possible.

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WRI is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and maintains an environment where pay transparency is encouraged. WRI complies with local laws in all employment-related activities, including compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

WRI is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting a diverse workplace. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact WRI’s Human Resources department at +1 (202) 729-7851 or email us at recruiter@wri.org.

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