JOB DESCRIPTION: 
Simonian Education Foundation is looking for a translator to provide translation services for the School 42 content. 42 is a tuition free software engineering school with a revolutionary way of learning without teachers. The curriculum is 100% project based and students have to work in peer-to-peer fashion and review each other's projects. The students will be 18+ and have no knowledge of coding when they start the curriculum. The translators will be asked to translate the curriculum from English to Armenian language.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Volume
- Stage 1: 20 projects and review instructions - 23,000 words - repetitive text is excluded;
- Stage 2: 25 projects and review instructions - 31,000 words - repetitive text is excluded.
Deliverables
- Translated text file for sample (during selection phase);
- Translated .tex files and compiled PDF files (in Armenian language);
- Translated .yml files (in Armenian language).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
- Science/ Engineering background (Computer Science/ Math /Physics);
- Proficiency with editing LaTex files;
- Ability to error-check and compile LaTex files;
- Proficiency with editing .yml files;
- Previous experience in translation of IT/ computer science related materials;
- Proficiency in English and Armenian languages; knowledge of French language is an advantage (in certain instances there might be a need to refer to the very original text which is in French language).
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
Interested candidates are welcome to submit an application to: ********@****.*** . The application should include:
- CV tailored for the project;
- Contact information of 3 references (optional);
- Price per word;
- Available dates and time frame.
Please, indicate "School 42 Translation" in the subject line of the email.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 
Project based; flat fee
ADDITIONAL NOTES: 
Selection Process Deadlines
Sample will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
- Submission deadline of the sample test: 09 March 2020
- Selection of the translators: 13 March 2020
Content Translation Deadlines
- 01 May 2020 for Stage 1
- 01 August 2020 for Stage 2
Content Revision Deadlines
- 15 May 2020 for Stage 1
- 15 August 2020 for Stage 2
Selection Criteria
- Translation fee;
- Text comprehension;
- Quality of writing;
- Academic qualifications;
- Work experience;
- Specialization;
- Availability for the duration of the project.
ABOUT: 
The position is open for individuals that are:
- In good financial standing;
- Not targeted by the EU's sanctions list:
https://sanctionsmap.eu/#/main;
- Eligible according to EU rules on participation in procurement procedures and grants (See Annex A2A:
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/prag/annexes.do?group=A for eligible countries);
- Not involved in criminal proceedings or tax evasion.
ABOUT COMPANY: 
Tumo is a free after-school program designed for teens. Since the program's launch in 2011, four Tumo centers have opened their doors in Armenia: in Yerevan, Dilijan (in collaboration with the Central Bank), Gyumri and Stepanakert (in collaboration with AGBU). A new, fifth Tumo center is planned to launch in the northern border village of Koghb, in Tavush. Under the Tumo educational program, students get acquainted with four main focus areas: animation, web design, game development and filmmaking, and ten complementary skills, including robotics, programming, photography, music and more.