Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide, UN Women serves as a global champion for gender equality. The organization supports UN Member States in setting global standards for achieving gender equality and collaborates with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programs, and services that ensure these standards are effectively implemented to benefit women and girls globally. UN Women operates in multiple countries and has a mission to empower women and promote gender equality across various sectors.
Job Overview:
The position of Online Volunteer for English-Chinese Translation involves supporting UN Women Uganda in translating key project documents, specifically a Concept Note and related attachments, from English into Chinese (Mandarin). This task is crucial as it aligns with the organization's engagement with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Uganda. The Concept Note focuses on enhancing the agency, protection, and economic empowerment of adolescent girls and young women in Uganda, reflecting shared priorities on women’s empowerment and South–South cooperation. The translated documents will be utilized for official donor engagement and must adhere to UN communication standards while accurately conveying the technical content and strategic framing of the original documents. This role offers the volunteer an opportunity to contribute to UN Women’s resource mobilization efforts and gain valuable experience in translating donor-facing program documents within a UN and international development context.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the Online Volunteer will be to translate the Concept Note and a limited number of related annexes from English into Chinese (Mandarin). The volunteer will ensure that all translations are accurate, clear, and consistent, maintaining the original meaning, tone, and technical content of the documents. The estimated workload for this assignment includes translating approximately 40 pages over the assignment period. The volunteer will also be expected to communicate effectively with UN Women staff to clarify any ambiguities in the documents and ensure that the final translations meet the required standards for official submission.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for this position should possess strong translation skills, particularly from English to Chinese (Mandarin). A deep understanding of the technical language used in development and gender equality contexts is essential. The volunteer should demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to maintain the integrity of the original documents during translation. Familiarity with UN communication standards and practices is highly desirable. Additionally, the volunteer should be able to work independently and manage their time effectively to meet deadlines.
Educational Background:
A background in translation, linguistics, international relations, gender studies, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have formal training or experience in translation, particularly in the context of international development or gender equality.
Experience:
While specific years of experience are not mandated, prior experience in translation, especially in a UN or international development context, is highly advantageous. Volunteers should demonstrate a proven track record of translating complex documents accurately and effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is mandatory. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required for this position.
Additional Notes:
This is a remote volunteer position, and the duration of the assignment is not specified. The role is part-time, allowing flexibility in managing the workload. The volunteer will not receive financial compensation but will gain valuable experience and contribute to significant projects aimed at empowering women and girls.
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide, UN Women serves as a global champion for gender equality. The organization supports UN Member States in setting global standards for achieving gender equality and collaborates with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programs, and services that ensure these standards are effectively implemented to benefit women and girls globally. UN Women operates in multiple countries and has a mission to empower women and promote gender equality across various sectors.
Job Overview:
The position of Online Volunteer for English-Chinese Translation involves supporting UN Women Uganda in translating key project documents, specifically a Concept Note and related attachments, from English into Chinese (Mandarin). This task is crucial as it aligns with the organization's engagement with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Uganda. The Concept Note focuses on enhancing the agency, protection, and economic empowerment of adolescent girls and young women in Uganda, reflecting shared priorities on women’s empowerment and South–South cooperation. The translated documents will be utilized for official donor engagement and must adhere to UN communication standards while accurately conveying the technical content and strategic framing of the original documents. This role offers the volunteer an opportunity to contribute to UN Women’s resource mobilization efforts and gain valuable experience in translating donor-facing program documents within a UN and international development context.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the Online Volunteer will be to translate the Concept Note and a limited number of related annexes from English into Chinese (Mandarin). The volunteer will ensure that all translations are accurate, clear, and consistent, maintaining the original meaning, tone, and technical content of the documents. The estimated workload for this assignment includes translating approximately 40 pages over the assignment period. The volunteer will also be expected to communicate effectively with UN Women staff to clarify any ambiguities in the documents and ensure that the final translations meet the required standards for official submission.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for this position should possess strong translation skills, particularly from English to Chinese (Mandarin). A deep understanding of the technical language used in development and gender equality contexts is essential. The volunteer should demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to maintain the integrity of the original documents during translation. Familiarity with UN communication standards and practices is highly desirable. Additionally, the volunteer should be able to work independently and manage their time effectively to meet deadlines.
Educational Background:
A background in translation, linguistics, international relations, gender studies, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have formal training or experience in translation, particularly in the context of international development or gender equality.
Experience:
While specific years of experience are not mandated, prior experience in translation, especially in a UN or international development context, is highly advantageous. Volunteers should demonstrate a proven track record of translating complex documents accurately and effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is mandatory. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required for this position.
Additional Notes:
This is a remote volunteer position, and the duration of the assignment is not specified. The role is part-time, allowing flexibility in managing the workload. The volunteer will not receive financial compensation but will gain valuable experience and contribute to significant projects aimed at empowering women and girls.
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