RFP: Localization and Translation Services-Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya

Mercy Corps is aiming to launch MicroMentor, a global mentoring platform, in the Somali region of Ethiopia. In order to have the appropriate web site to serve local entrepreneurs and mentors, we are looking for a firm highly experienced in web site content translation and localization process to adapt to Somali contexts. 

 For this work, MicroMentor would prefer to collaborate with a company/consultant that is familiar with building websites in Somali. MicroMentor does not need web design, but needs localization for the context of our platform. A web design firm with this experience is the best place to find translation both contextually appropriate for a website as well as culturally appropriate for Somali speakers using the site. The expertise of a web design firm will also have in-house capacity in entering some of the content directly into our CMS (Wagtail).

Objective: Localize and translate the MicroMentor platform content into Somali, with input from the local team for editorial voice and style.