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Tenders are invited for Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (English French) - FAO. Closing Date: Sunday, 18. Oct 2026 Intervention Sector(s): Communications & Media Remuneration range: 3000 to 4000 (USD) Duration of Contract: 4 Months 1. Background Berytech is a Lebanese innovation and entrepreneurship hub. It supports startups, SMEs and Business Support Organizations (BSOs) across Lebanon and the MENA region. Under the Agrination program, Berytech works with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Spanish Cooperation to deliver a capacity building program for BSOs in the Arab world. The program strengthens how these organizations incubate and support agribusinesses. As part of this program, Berytech is running a series of online workshops for participants who speak English and French. Berytech is looking for a qualified provider to deliver live simultaneous interpretation for these workshops. 2. Objective The aim is to give English and French speaking participants full, real-time access to the workshop content. Interpretation will run in both directions, so every participant can follow and contribute in their own language. 3. Scope of Work The provider will deliver live remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI) between English and French during the programs online workshops. Item Details Languages English French, both directions. English speech is interpreted into French, French speech into English. Format Online only, on Zoom, using its built-in language interpretation feature Number of workshops 12 or more Duration per workshop 3 to 4 hours Total volume About 34 to 40 hours of interpretation Period October 2026 to end of January 2027 First workshop Tuesday 20 October 2026, 13:00 to 16:00 (Beirut time, UTC+3) Scheduling Berytech will share later dates with advance notice The workshops cover capacity building in agribusiness incubation. The provider must handle technical terms related to: Agrifood systems and value chains Business incubation and acceleration Business support services for startups and SMEs Access to finance and investment Related themes in entrepreneurship and agribusiness development Out of scope: written translation of any materials. 4. Delivery Requirements Team composition. Sessions of 3 to 4 hours normally need two interpreters working in turns, in line with professional standards (AIIC). Applicants should propose the team set-up they consider necessary to keep quality high for the full session, and explain their choice. Preparation. No preparatory materials will be shared before the workshops. Interpreters must be able to work from live content. Technical set-up. For each session, interpreters must: Have a stable, high-speed internet connection, with a backup connection Use a professional headset with a microphone, in a quiet space Be familiar with Zooms interpretation feature, including switching between language channels Join each session at least 15 minutes early for a sound and connection check Recording and confidentiality. All workshops, including the interpretation channels, will be recorded. By applying, the provider accepts that their interpretation will be recorded and used by Berytech for program purposes. The provider must keep all workshop content and participant information confidential. 5. Required Qualifications The assignment is open to individual interpreters and to agencies. Each interpreter proposed must have: A university degree in conference interpretation, translation or a related field, or equivalent professional accreditation At least 5 years of experience in simultaneous interpretation between English and French Proven experience in remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI), preferably on Zoom Native or near-native command of both English and French Experience interpreting for international organizations or development programs, especially on agriculture, agrifood, entrepreneurship or business development (an asset) AIIC membership or other professional association membership (an asset) 6. Financial Terms Applicants must quote an all-inclusive hourly rate in USD for English French interpretation. If the offer includes a team of two interpreters, state the hourly rate for the team. Billing will reflect the actual number of interpretation hours delivered, as confirmed by Berytech after each workshop. The estimated total of 34 to 40 hours is indicative. It does not commit Berytech to a minimum number of hours. The provider will invoice monthly, listing the sessions delivered and the hours for each. How to apply To apply, please submit the below to procurement@berytech.org by October 18, 2026. CV of each proposed interpreter, highlighting EN FR simultaneous and RSI experience A short note on the proposed team set-up and availability for the first workshop on 20 October 2026 Financial offer stating the hourly rate in USD. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/berytech/calls/remote-simultaneous-interpretation-english-french-fao
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