Online Volunteer Translator

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is the United Nations organization dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. Established to accelerate progress towards improving women's living conditions, UN Women responds to the needs faced by women and girls globally. The organization supports UN Member States in setting international standards for gender equality and collaborates with governments and civil society to create laws, policies, programs, and services that ensure these standards are effectively implemented. UN Women works to make the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and promotes their equal participation in all aspects of life.

Job Overview:
The Online Volunteer Translator position at UN Women involves translating a significant document from Spanish to English, specifically a shadow report prepared by civil society. This role is crucial for ensuring that the analysis, observations, and recommendations from civil society organizations are accurately conveyed to the CEDAW Committee. The translation task is expected to be completed offline in a Word document, with a total of approximately 15 pages or 7,500 words. Volunteers will work under the guidance of a Program Specialist, who will provide support, feedback, and access to necessary reference materials. The role not only requires linguistic skills but also an understanding of cultural relevance and the organization's tone and terminology. Volunteers will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in international translation and report communication throughout the assignment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Online Volunteer Translator include: translating a 15-page document from Spanish into English, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance, aligning translations with the organization's tone and terminology, reviewing and proofreading translations as necessary to maintain quality and consistency, and submitting translations within agreed deadlines. Each volunteer will be responsible for translating approximately 6,000–7,500 words per week, adhering to general translation productivity norms for volunteer translators. The workload will be distributed based on availability, priority, and daily communication needs, ensuring that the translation process is efficient and meets the required standards.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Online Volunteer Translator position should possess strong translation skills, particularly from Spanish to English. They should have a good understanding of the cultural nuances and context of both languages to ensure accurate translations. Attention to detail is crucial, as is the ability to maintain the tone and terminology of UN Women. Volunteers should also be able to work independently and manage their time effectively to meet deadlines. Familiarity with gender equality issues and UN Women’s mission would be advantageous, as it would enhance the quality of the translations.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in translation, linguistics, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have a strong command of both Spanish and English, ideally with formal education or training in translation or language studies. Knowledge of gender issues and international human rights would also be beneficial for this role.

Experience:
The position is suitable for individuals with varying levels of experience in translation. However, prior experience in translating documents, particularly in the context of international organizations or gender equality, would be an asset. Volunteers should be comfortable working with complex texts and have a proven ability to produce high-quality translations under tight deadlines.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is Spanish, as the document to be translated is originally in Spanish. English is also mandatory, as the translation needs to be submitted in English. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required for this role.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position, and while it does not specify a contract duration, the translation task must be completed by November 24th. The role is part-time, with the workload distributed based on the availability of the volunteers. Compensation is not provided, as this is a volunteer opportunity, but participants will gain valuable experience in translation and contribute to an important cause related to gender equality.