Editing a report on returnees in Iraq in English

Volunteering Interpretation & Translation Communications & PR

Overview

Edit and ensure consistency in the English version of a report.

You have:

• Native English speaker with excellent editing skills.
• Familiarity with Arabic language as an added advantage.
• Experience in writing and editing reports or similar documents.

Contract

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UN-Habitat Iraq is publishing a report analyzing obstacles faced by returnees in Iraq and recommending solutions to address them. The report was originally drafted in Arabic and was translated into English. The Volunteer is expected to edit the English version of the report and make sure the text is properly formatted with consistency in the terminologies used. No need for the Volunteer to have a specific expertise/knowledge on Iraq or on displacement/returns, but it will be an added advantage if the Volunteer is familiar with Arabic, so that he/she can cross-check the English translation with the original Arabic text if and when needed. The English version of the report is 79 pages including cover page, table of contents, maps and photos.

• Writing and editing

• Translation and interpretation

  Despite the declaration of the "end of war against ISIL" by the Government of Iraq in December 2017, many people in Iraq, especially ethnic/religious minorities from Ninewa Governorate, remain displaced. UN-Habitat aims to analyze the obstacles faced by displaced minorities and propose solutions to facilitate voluntary and dignified returns.

• Volunteers: 1 needed

• 11-20 hours per week / 3 weeks

  The Volunteer is expected to be a native English speaker with excellent English editing and proof-reading skills. Familiarity with Arabic will be an added advantage, as the report was originally drafted in Arabic and translated into English.

• Iraq

• English, Arabic

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