Copyediting of the Arabic translation of "Protection of Cultural Property: Online Course for the Mil

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Cairo Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 24-Apr-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW / BACKGROUND** ------------------------- Protection of our common heritage is at the core of UNESCO’s mandate. UNESCO has been assisting member states in strengthening the capacity of diverse stakeholders in this area. UNESCO has made available numerous resources and learning materials thus far, which include [the UNESCO Military Manual (2016).](http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/HQ/CLT/pdf/MilitaryManuel-En.pdf) Responding to the growing need for online training materials, UNESCO and the Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI) developed **an** [**Online Course**](https://www.peaceopstraining.org/courses/unesco-protection-of-cultural-property/) **for the Military, Police and Law Enforcement** on the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflicts and peace operations. This self-paced e-learning course provides a detailed understanding of the international legal framework and use of normative instruments for the protection of cultural property in time of peace, and during and after armed conflict. It aims to support the implementation of international rules by giving detailed explanation and practical examples for men and women to be deployed in peace missions. This new and unique online course provides a tool to clarify the role of cultural property protection in achieving long-lasting peace and social cohesion and assist States Parties to the [1954 Convention for the protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict](http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/armed-conflict-and-heritage) and its two Protocols to response to the needs of the field and meet the major challenges of today, among which conflict prevention and management are at the forefront. **Assignment** -------------- Under the authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Sciences in the Arab States and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist for Culture, a consultant shall copy-edit the Arabic manuscript of **“Protection of Cultural Property: Online Course for the Military, Police and Law Enforcement”** **and Exam** (approx. 70 pages in Arabic), including a list of abbreviations and acronyms, figures and boxes, references/bibliography. The consultant shall: 1. Copy-edit the Arabic manuscript to ensure; 1. 1. 1. 1. - Accuracy of translation, filling gaps and suggesting improvements where needed; - Clarity of structure and meaning, continuity of arguments and flow of ideas, and avoidance of redundant content; - Internal consistency in terms of both content and style as well as consistency between the Arabic and English versions; - Coherence between statistical data referenced in the text and data in respective tables, figures, and boxes; - Readability and professional writing style; - Detection and removal of plagiarism; - Gender and cultural/political sensitive language; - Check references cited, either in footnotes or in the bibliography, and ensure that the sources of all quotations, numerical figures, tables, and figures are clearly indicated; - Verify heading/tables/figures numbering and align the table of content page numbering with the body of document; Long Description ---------------- 2\. Submit the draft copy-edited version in Arabic to UNESCO for feedback; 3\. Update the draft copy-edited version by integrating UNESCO feedback, and submit the final version in Arabic to UNESCO for approval. **Deliverables and Timeline** ----------------------------- The following are documents to be submitted within the articulated timeline: **Deliverables** **Timeline** Draft copy-edited Arabic translation 15 May 2021 Final copy-edited version 30 June 2021 **Please attach the following documents in the Employment History Field:** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Up-to-date curriculum vitae of the copy editor. - A list of previous books and/or large publications copy edited in Arabic (please list as many relevant translation works as possible, and it is desirable to provide links of publications). - List of references from previous copy-edit jobs with as many references as possible. - An approach and methodology for the assignment, the timeframe for completing the assignment, the financial proposal and comments on the Terms of Reference if any (in brief). **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- - Master's degree in heritage preservation, cultural property protection, and international cultural heritage laws such as the UNESCO Hague Convention and its Protocols or other related areas. - Minimum 10-year professional experience in research and education in the areas of heritage preservation, cultural property protection, and international cultural heritage laws including editing and copyediting research papers, publications and information/communication materials. - Excellent copy-editing skills both in Arabic and English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- - Previous experience in editing and copy-editing documents in Arabic for UNESCO and/or the UN Agencies. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.