Chinese Translation of Tobacco Control Knowledge Products

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As a development agency, UNDP focuses on addressing social, structural, economic, commercial and environmental determinants of health, which are primarily responsible for health inequalities. In so doing, the organization leverages its extensive presence and networks at global, regional and country levels, its mandate to work broadly – to connect the dots – across development sectors, and its commitment to integrated and innovative solutions to the most pressing development challenges. As described in UNDP’s HIV, Health and Development Strategy, UNDP is engaged in the implementation of the WHO FCTC. As such, UNDP is working with the WHO FCTC and Parties to support tobacco control including through the publication of several key tobacco control knowledge products such as investment cases, sectoral briefs, SDG briefs and advocacy materials.

The Online Volunteer will translate key UNDP tobacco control knowledge products such as policy briefs and advocacy materials from English into Chinese. The length of the documents will be approximately 30 pages in total. UNDP Health and Development Unit will provide required information and guidance. Upon completion, the online volunteer will be given due credit and receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their contribution. No financial compensation is provided for this online volunteering opportunity.

The Online Volunteers are expected to be fluent in Chinese. At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health, international development, political sciences, translation, language and linguistics, or a relevant field is needed to perform this task. Experience in translation and interest/experience in health issues are considered assets.