Translation of Institutional Policies for the University of Somalia (UNISO)

The University of Somalia (UNISO) sought to strengthen internal governance, staff engagement, and student awareness through the clear communication of institutional policies. To ensure inclusive access to these policies, UNISO commissioned Veynuus Firm to translate two core documents — the Human Resources Policy Manual and the Student Handbook — from English into Somali.

To deliver linguistically accurate and contextually appropriate Somali translations of UNISO’s key internal policy documents, enabling better understanding among Somali-speaking students, academic staff, and administrative personnel.

Scope of Work

Full translation of the Human Resources Policy Manual, covering employment terms, recruitment, disciplinary actions, leave policies, and staff benefits

Translation of the Student Handbook, including codes of conduct, academic regulations, rights and responsibilities, grievance procedures, and campus services

Applied sector-specific terminology in the education and HR domains to maintain clarity and fidelity

Delivered documents in editable Word and print-ready PDF formats

Conducted internal QA review and a final review session with UNISO’s designated focal point

Outcomes

Successfully translated over 56,000 words of institutional content within the project timeline

Improved institutional transparency and communication

Enhanced access to key policies for Somali-speaking students and staff

Strengthened Veynuus’ portfolio in the higher education and policy communication domain.

Key Insights

This project reinforced the importance of domain expertise in translation work. Our understanding of educational structures, HR language, and student engagement principles allowed us to produce translations that were not only linguistically accurate but also sensitive to institutional tone and purpose.

Why Veynuus?

Veynuus continues to support higher education institutions with clear, strategic, and culturally-aligned communications. Our ability to combine language precision with sector insight makes us a trusted partner for universities, government agencies, and international organizations.

* Client – University of Somalia (UNISO)