Call for Tender: Framework Contract for German Translations Services
About us
The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung is an internationally operating, progressive nonprofit institution for civic education. Active since 1990, the foundation has been committed to the analysis of social processes and developments worldwide. In cooperation with organizations around the globe, it works on democratic and social participation, empowerment of disadvantaged groups, alternatives for economic and social development, conflict prevention and peaceful conflict resolution. Its international activities aim to provide civic education by means of academic analyses, public programs and projects conducted together with partner institutions. The foundation’s New York Office (RLS-NYC) serves two major tasks: to work on issues concerning the United Nations, including collaboration with people and political representatives from the Global South, and to work with North American (U.S. and Canadian) progressives in universities, unions, social movements, progressive institutions, and think tanks.
RLS-NYC is calling for applications for a framework contract for German translation services covering the period from 15 February 2025 to 31 December 2025 with the possibility to renew annually twice (through 31 December 2027), if both parties agree. We cannot guarantee a number of words to be translated; we will request translations services during the contract period as required. Services rendered may not exceed a maximum sum of $50,000 over the life of the contract. The specific assignments may differ from those in the list below; the list is not exhaustive but provides an overview of the possible tasks that may arise.
Scope
We are keen to hear from translators or translations firms who are experienced, reliable and have collaborated with left-wing organizations. Knowledge of progressive/leftist issues is required.
Over the course of the contract, RLS will need the following types of content translated from English into German:
- Articles of 1,000-3,000 words
- Longer studies of around 12,000 words
- Pamphlets and text for print civic education materials
- Transcripts of recorded events
- Other content that maybe produced by the RLS-NYC office
Application process
If you are interested in this service and identify with RLS’s values and objectives, please send your application, including your resume, references and a fully completed version of the price list below to maria.savel@rosalux.org by 10 February 2025, 11AM EST.
Please note that the prices you state in your application will be binding for the entire contract period. Our award criteria are: 50% price, 30% expertise and 20% experience in working for a left-wing political actors.
Service | Cost |
Translation for EN to DE per word |
If you have any questions, you may contact Maria Savel (maria.savel@rosalux.org).