Arabic Editor (Individual Contractor)

Job Posting Organization:
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes 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 responsible for coordinating responses to environmental challenges. The organization was established in 1972 and has since grown to encompass a wide range of environmental issues, operating in over 100 countries with a diverse workforce of thousands of employees. UNEP's mission is to encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices, and it plays a crucial role in the global environmental governance framework.

Job Overview:
The Arabic Editor (Individual Contractor) will be tasked with revising the Arabic translation of the Rotterdam Convention website. This role is critical in ensuring that the translation is accurate, coherent, and adheres to the official terminology used by the Rotterdam Convention. The contractor will work under the supervision of the Information Systems Officer and will be responsible for editing a document containing approximately 4,957 words. The primary focus will be on identifying and correcting automatic translation errors made by artificial intelligence, ensuring that the final Arabic version is not only linguistically correct but also legally and technically precise. The contractor will need to maintain consistency in vocabulary and respect the established terminology of the United Nations and UNEP. The position requires a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of both the source and target languages, particularly in the context of legal and environmental terminology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Edit the Arabic translation of the Rotterdam Convention website based on the original English text and the initial automatic translation.
• Provide a revised Arabic version in MS Word format, utilizing track changes to highlight modifications.
• Ensure that the revised translation aligns with the official terminology of the Rotterdam Convention and maintains coherence throughout.
• Add comments in the document to indicate mistranslations and clarify any ambiguities in the text.
• Verify the accuracy of quotations and terminology used in the translation.
• Communicate with the Information Systems Officer for clarification on ambiguous texts, preferably via email.
• Focus on correcting translation errors that impact meaning, particularly those related to legal, scientific, and technical terms.
• Maintain a high standard of quality in the translation process, ensuring that the final output meets UNEP's expectations.

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

• A minimum of five years of experience in editing Arabic 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 Arabic in legal contexts.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in translation, linguistics, law, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree may be accepted if combined with relevant professional experience. Candidates with qualifications from recognized examinations in translation or editing will have an advantage.

Experience:
A minimum of five years of experience in editing Arabic documents, particularly within the United Nations or similar organizations, is essential. Additionally, three years of experience in translating or editing legal documents from English to Arabic is desirable. Experience working with environmental intergovernmental organizations in Arabic is also preferred.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in another UN official language is considered desirable, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Additional Notes:
The position is for a fixed duration of 12 days and is classified as an individual contractor role. The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring that applicants are not required to provide any financial information or bank account details.