Online Volunteers for English to Arabic Translations
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is an agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. Established in 1945, FAO has a mission to help eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, and to ensure that all people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. The organization operates in over 130 countries and employs thousands of staff members who work collaboratively with governments, civil society, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable agricultural practices and improve food systems globally. FAO is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and plays a crucial role in supporting countries to transform their agri-food systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable.
Job Overview:
The position involves translating content from English to Arabic for the Youth and United Nations Global Alliance (YUNGA), which is hosted by FAO. The primary goal of this role is to make educational resources accessible to Arabic-speaking communities, thereby enhancing the outreach of YUNGA's initiatives. The translations will cover various topics related to sustainable development and the SDGs, including food, nutrition, biodiversity, climate change, and responsible consumption. The Online Volunteers will be responsible for ensuring that the translations are concise, adhere to FAO's communication guidelines, and are appropriate for the target audience. This role is crucial in helping young people understand global sustainability challenges and empowering them to take action within their communities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Online Volunteers will be tasked with translating the following documents into Arabic:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong proficiency in both English and Arabic, with a focus on translation skills. They should have a good understanding of sustainable development concepts and terminology, particularly as they relate to the SDGs. Experience in translating educational materials or content related to youth engagement and sustainability is highly desirable. Volunteers should also demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to work collaboratively in a team, and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in languages, translation, environmental studies, or a related field would be advantageous. Candidates should have a strong command of both English and Arabic, with formal education or training in translation being a plus.
Experience:
The position is open to individuals with varying levels of experience in translation. However, prior experience in translating educational or sustainability-related content is preferred. Volunteers should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively, and they should be able to manage their time effectively to meet project deadlines.
Languages:
Proficiency in English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those spoken in the Arab region, would be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This is a remote volunteer position, and the duration of the assignment is not specified. The role is part-time and flexible, allowing volunteers to manage their time according to their availability. All translations will remain the intellectual property of FAO, and volunteers will receive guidance and support throughout the translation process.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is an agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. Established in 1945, FAO has a mission to help eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, and to ensure that all people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. The organization operates in over 130 countries and employs thousands of staff members who work collaboratively with governments, civil society, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable agricultural practices and improve food systems globally. FAO is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and plays a crucial role in supporting countries to transform their agri-food systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable.
Job Overview:
The position involves translating content from English to Arabic for the Youth and United Nations Global Alliance (YUNGA), which is hosted by FAO. The primary goal of this role is to make educational resources accessible to Arabic-speaking communities, thereby enhancing the outreach of YUNGA's initiatives. The translations will cover various topics related to sustainable development and the SDGs, including food, nutrition, biodiversity, climate change, and responsible consumption. The Online Volunteers will be responsible for ensuring that the translations are concise, adhere to FAO's communication guidelines, and are appropriate for the target audience. This role is crucial in helping young people understand global sustainability challenges and empowering them to take action within their communities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Online Volunteers will be tasked with translating the following documents into Arabic:
- Content of the YUNGA website (approximately 10 Word pages)
- Plastics Challenge Badge (150 pages)
- Green Cities Challenge Badge (110 pages)
- Pollinators Challenge Badge (170 pages)
- Energy Challenge Badge (100 pages)
- Nutrition Challenge Badge (200 pages)
- Food Loss and Waste Challenge Badge (90 pages). Volunteers will collaborate to ensure that the translation workload is evenly distributed based on the length and complexity of each document. They will receive guidance on the target audience and FAO's communication guidelines to ensure the translations meet the organization's standards. The work will contribute to strengthening YUNGA's multilingual outreach and support progress towards several Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, and climate action.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong proficiency in both English and Arabic, with a focus on translation skills. They should have a good understanding of sustainable development concepts and terminology, particularly as they relate to the SDGs. Experience in translating educational materials or content related to youth engagement and sustainability is highly desirable. Volunteers should also demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to work collaboratively in a team, and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in languages, translation, environmental studies, or a related field would be advantageous. Candidates should have a strong command of both English and Arabic, with formal education or training in translation being a plus.
Experience:
The position is open to individuals with varying levels of experience in translation. However, prior experience in translating educational or sustainability-related content is preferred. Volunteers should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively, and they should be able to manage their time effectively to meet project deadlines.
Languages:
Proficiency in English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those spoken in the Arab region, would be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This is a remote volunteer position, and the duration of the assignment is not specified. The role is part-time and flexible, allowing volunteers to manage their time according to their availability. All translations will remain the intellectual property of FAO, and volunteers will receive guidance and support throughout the translation process.
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