Russian Editor (Individual Contractor)

Job Posting Organization:
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is recognized as the leading global environmental authority, established to set the global environmental agenda and promote the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. UNEP serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment and is involved in various initiatives to protect human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and wastes. The organization operates through the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS Secretariat), which brings together three significant multilateral environmental agreements. The BRS Secretariat plays a crucial role in facilitating information exchange and ensuring compliance with these conventions, thereby contributing to global environmental governance.

Job Overview:
The position of Russian Editor (Individual Contractor) is integral to the UN Environment Programme's efforts to enhance the accessibility and accuracy of the Rotterdam Convention website. The primary function of this role involves reviewing and editing the automatic translation of the website from English to Russian, ensuring that the translation adheres to the official terminology and maintains coherence in vocabulary. The contractor will work closely under the supervision of the Information Systems Officer, Mr. Julien Hortonéda, and will be responsible for producing a revised Russian version of the website content, which includes identifying and correcting translation errors, particularly those that affect legal, scientific, and technical terms. The contractor's work will contribute to the overall goal of making the Rotterdam Convention's information available in all UN languages, thereby facilitating better understanding and compliance among stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Russian Editor include:

• Editing the translation of the Rotterdam Convention website by reviewing the original English content and its automatic Russian translation.
• Providing a revised Russian translation in a Microsoft Word document with track changes, highlighting corrections and comments on mistranslations.
• Ensuring that the revised translation aligns with the official terminology used in the Rotterdam Convention and related documents.
• Maintaining consistency in vocabulary and ensuring that the translation is coherent and accurate.
• Verifying the accuracy of quotations and terminology used in the translation.
• Communicating with the supervising officer for clarification on ambiguous text, preferably via email.
• Focusing on translation errors that impact meaning, particularly in legal and technical contexts, while disregarding minor mistakes that do not affect the overall understanding of the text.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in translation, linguistics, law, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted. Candidates who have successfully passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for Editors or the combined examination for Translators/Précis-writers, Editors, and Verbatim Reporters will be considered qualified. This requirement may be waived for candidates who passed relevant examinations prior to 201

• Additionally, a minimum of five years of experience in editing Russian documents within the United Nations or similar intergovernmental organizations is required, along with three years of experience in translating or editing documents from English to Russian in legal contexts.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in translation, linguistics, law, or a related field. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by two additional years of relevant professional experience. Candidates who have passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for Editors or similar examinations will also be considered qualified, with certain waivers applicable for examinations passed prior to 2017.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of experience in editing Russian documents within the United Nations or similar intergovernmental organizations. Additionally, three years of experience in translating or editing documents from English into Russian in legal contexts is desirable. Experience working with environment-related intergovernmental organizations in Russian is also considered an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Russian is mandatory for this position, as these are the primary working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in another UN official language is considered desirable, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a multilingual environment.

Additional Notes:
The position is classified as an individual contractor role, with an expected duration of 12 days. There are no fees associated with the recruitment process, as the United Nations does not charge applicants at any stage, including application, interview, processing, or training. The organization emphasizes that it does not require information regarding applicants' bank accounts.