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Request for Expression of Interest: CTCA Consultancy-Translate Documents & Simultaneous Interpretation (English, French)

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The Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa (CTCA), with funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in July 2011 by the World Health Organisation to build and sustain institutional capacity of African governments in tobacco control.

The Centre which is currently in its funding phase III with funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through the African Capacity Building Foundation. It targets Africa countries Benin, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Niger, The Gambia, Uganda and Zambia. CTCA therefore operates in English and French to be able to coordinate various activities in its target countries.

CTCA is seeking Professional translation and simultaneous interpretation services for its documents and meetings/workshops from English to French and vice versa.

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of the assignment is to translate documents from French to English and vice versa and provide simultaneous interpretation services for meetings and workshops.

SCOPE OF WORK

The contracted Consultant is required to:

  1. Execute accurate text translation and simultaneous voice interpretation from English to French and vice versa
  2. Ensure that the translation text is technically, linguistically and grammatically correct, error free and it should meet high quality standards and would not need further editing after completion of translation
  3. Reproducing the text clearly, accurately and in the style intended by the author
  4. Using specialist knowledge, technical terminology, legal meanings, scientific terms and consulting with experts to make sure the translation is accurate
  5. Matching the culture of the target audience
  6. Complete translation within stipulated deadlines in the work order

Required skills

  1. Ability to adapt to different styles and cultures
  2. Ability to understand the wider context and create meaning in the target language
  3. Excellent writing skills
  4. Discretion and respect for confidentiality
  5. Good IT skills particularly word processing

Qualification and Experience

  1. A Bachelor’s degree in languages
  2. Excellent oral and written command of French and English
  3. Experience in translation of legal and health related materials
  4. Experience in professional; translation. State examples of translations work carried out
  5. Language courses which specialise in linguistics or translation are an added advantage

Selection of best candidate

The best candidate will be selected on merit in accordance with the Selection Based on the Individual Qualifications and experience. A practical interview will be given.

How to apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates may apply for the post by:

Submitting a motivation letter of not more than 1000 words and clearly marked as “Expression of Interest for Consultancy to translate documents and offer simultaneous interpretation in French and English” in soft copies at the address below not later than 17:00 hours on the May 30, 2021.

a) In addition, interested applicants should submit:

i) an application letter,

ii) a CV with contacts of 3 professional referees, and

iii) a copy of all relevant academic documents in PDF.

b) Applications should be sent to:

Email: eoi[at]ctc-africa.org

Mark Wamai

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Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

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Students in discussion groups in Freedom Square on 1st April 2026.

UPDATE 25th May 2026

  • Application deadline extended to 28th May 2026.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year for ‘A’ Level Leavers Only.

Each applicant should:

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes, or its equivalent and at least two (2) principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level. Detailed information on the weighting system can be accessed by following this link.

Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website https://www.mak.ac.ug. Effective Monday 20th April 2026. 

A non-refundable application fee of shs.50,000/= for Ugandans, East African and S. Sudan applicants or $75 or equivalent for internationals  plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.                                           

 Candidates who hold grades X, Y, Z, 7 and 9 of ‘O’Level results should not apply because they are not eligible for admission. Below are the availble courses including respective fees structure.

How to submit your application                                            

  1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
  2. Sign up by clicking on the REGISTER NOW. Use your full name, e-mail and Mobile No.  Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.
  3. A password will be sent to you on your mobile phone and email.                                      
  4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
  5. To fill an application form, click on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate running scheme.                                              
  6. Obtain a payment reference number by clicking on “Pay for Form” Button
  7. Make a payment at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority                                            

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:                                                 

  1. Dial *272*6# on either MTN or Airtel                                                             
  2. Select option 3-Admission                                                     
  3. Select option 3-Pay Fees
  4. Enter reference number obtained from Application portal 
  5. Details of Application form will be confirmed                                                              
  6. Enter PIN to confirm payment                                                            

The closing date for receiving applications shall be 28th May 2026.

WARNING:                                                             

  1. Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people’s academic documents to support their applications for admission.  The consequences, if discovered, are very grave indeed.
  2. Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk. 
  3. The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agent to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.    
  4. Applicants are advised to use the right programme names and codes. the university will not be responsible for any wrong information entered in the system by applicants.                                               

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Admission List for Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship 2026/27

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The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for students admitted to the Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Please note that the list below contains those who were admitted under the Direct (A’ Level Leavers), Diploma, and Mature Age Entry Schemes.

The admission list is shown below:

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Pre-entry Examination Results for Admission to Bachelor of Laws 2026/2027

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Admission List to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2026/27 -Government Sponsorship

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Graduands from College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at the 73rd Graduation on Tuesday 14th February 2023, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission list of Diploma holders provisionally admitted to Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL) programme under Private Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027 pending verification of their academic documents by the awarding institutions.

The List can be accessed by following the link below:

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