Online Volunteer Translator

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, established by the UN General Assembly. Its mission is to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, working towards three transformative results by 2030: zero unmet need for contraception, zero preventable maternal deaths, and zero gender-based violence. The organization is grounded in the Programme of Action from the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights, Gender Equality, Youth Empowerment, and Population Data.

Job Overview:
The position involves translating a comprehensive curriculum designed for adolescent girls living in fragile settings from English to French. This curriculum, known as the 'Girls Are in Action' (GAIA) Toolkit, aims to support adolescent girls at risk of or experiencing child marriage and early pregnancy. The translation task is crucial for ensuring that implementing partners and frontline facilitators have access to culturally sensitive tools that promote the safety, health, and leadership of adolescent girls. The selected volunteers will work on a document that is approximately 338 pages long, containing around 2,000 to 2,500 words, excluding supporting materials. They will be provided with the original document and guidance on the target audience and communications guidelines to ensure the translation is effective and appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties of the Online Volunteers include translating the specified curriculum document from English to French. They are expected to ensure that the translation is concise and aligns with UNFPA's communications guidelines. Volunteers will also need to consider the cultural context of the audience to ensure that the translation is relevant and sensitive to the needs of adolescent girls in fragile settings. Additionally, they may be required to collaborate with other team members and provide feedback on the translation process as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong proficiency in both English and French, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex documents accurately. Experience in translating educational or health-related materials is highly desirable. Volunteers should also have a good understanding of the cultural nuances related to gender issues and adolescent health, as this will be critical in ensuring the translation is appropriate for the target audience. Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to guidelines are essential.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in translation, linguistics, social sciences, or a related field would be beneficial. Familiarity with sexual and reproductive health topics and gender equality issues is also advantageous.

Experience:
The position requires volunteers to have prior experience in translation, particularly in the context of educational or health-related content. Experience working with NGOs or international organizations, especially in the field of gender-based violence or adolescent health, would be a plus. Volunteers should be comfortable working independently and managing their time effectively to meet deadlines.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and French is mandatory for this position. Additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the regions served by UNFPA.

Additional Notes:
This is a remote volunteer position, and the deadline for applications is not specified. The role is part-time and may require flexibility in working hours to accommodate the translation workload. Volunteers will receive guidance and support throughout the translation process to ensure quality and adherence to UNFPA's standards.