General
Description of assignment title: Translate a project document from English to French
Assignment country: Ghana
Expected start date: Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
6 – 10
Host entity: UNDP
Type: Online
Duration: 2 weeks
Number of assignments: 1
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the lead agency on international development of the United Nations. UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience.
UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
Context
As the United Nations lead agency on international development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in Ghana to support Government and key stakeholders in eradicating and reducing inequalities. This is done within the framework of the Government-UN Sustainable Development Partnership (UNSDP), which responds to Ghana’s development priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace and Partnerships by 2030.
Task type
Translation and Interpretation
Task description
Support is required in: Translating a 28 pages project document: a professional translation from English to French of a project document and terms of reference for steering committee is needed to ensure smooth collaboration. The translated document should be accurate, grammatically correct, carefully written and proofread before submitting.
The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with the document in the original language and will receive guidance on the target audience and UNDP’s communications guidelines as well as other guidance as needed.
Requirements
Required experience
Skills:
- Native language speaker in French
- Fluency in English
- Previous experience in translating documents and/or working as translator
- Familiarity with technical terms and the vocabulary related to the project topic eKmscdV BIpnb
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Excellent IT skills
- A keen eye for detail
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Specific qualifications and experience
- A Bachelors Degree in any of the following areas: French, English, Communications, or any other related field
- As part of the recruiting process, a short written translation will be requested
Languages
French, Level: Mother tongue, Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.