Request for Proposal: Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Services

Introduction
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyze action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. Adapting to impacts of climate change provides a “win-win” for livelihoods, food security, water supply, health, security, and economic growth. The work of the GCA elevates the visibility and political importance of climate adaptation and facilitates solutions, such as smarter investments, new technologies and better planning to become more resilient to climate related threats. GCA is a rapidly growing organization with offices in Abidjan, Beijing, Dhaka, Groningen, and Rotterdam.

The GCA’s ambitious 2020-2025 business plan and strategy have three pillars:

  • Programs: Food Security; Using Nature for more resilient infrastructure; Water for Urban Growth and Resilience; Climate Finance; Youth Leadership.
  • Knowledge: Building adaptation knowledge globally through cutting edge products such as the State and Trends in Adaptation Report and the Adaptation Knowledge Portal.
  • Advocacy and Awareness: Formulating policy messages to move the global, regional, and local adaptation agendas forward.

Objective of the Assignment
GCA is looking for a company specializing in translation, interpretation, and transcription services with a strong track record of working with international organizations and non-governmental organizations to support its work. The company will work in close collaboration with the External Affairs teams and liaise with various teams within GCA requiring translation, interpretation, transcription, and related services.

Submission of the Proposal
If you are interested in participating in this Request for Proposal, you are requested to submit your proposal to the submission link indicated in the RFP document no later than 29 October 2025, 16:00:00 hours (04:00:00 p.m. o’clock), Central European Time (CET).

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