English to Ukrainian Translation and Proofreading

Volunteering

Overview

Assist with the translation and proofreading of communication materials from English to Ukrainian.

You have:

• Professional experience in translation with a degree in translation, interpretation, or similar field.
• Strong command of both English and Ukrainian, including grammar, spelling, and style.
• Ability to translate and proofread a variety of communication materials with accuracy, clarity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to meet agreed deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with humanitarian or refugee-related terminology is an asset.

Contract

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Since the outbreak of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, over 2 million people have crossed the Republic of Moldova. While most of them continue their journey to the EU, over 140,000 refugees have chosen to stay in the country –the vast majority of whom are female, children, and older persons.

As a response to the refugee situation, UNHCR has re-established its presence by opening a country office in Chisinau. Working closely together with the Government of the Republic of Moldova local authorities, other UN agencies, civil society and private sector, the refugee response, under the Refugee Coordination Forum, takes a multi-sectoral approach ensuring the protection and wellbeing of refugees in the country.

UNHCR Moldova is seeking the support of an Online Volunteer to assist with the translation and proofreading of various communication materials from English to Ukrainian. While the working language of UNHCR Moldova is English, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in our communications is essential—particularly when engaging with local NGO partners, the broader Moldovan as well as the refugee population through awareness-raising and information-sharing efforts.

The Online Volunteer will be responsible for the following tasks: • Translating documents from English to Ukrainian, and occasionally from Ukrainian to English. • Proofreading Ukrainian-language materials, translated internally. • Ensuring consistency in terminology and style across all translated documents.

The volunteer will receive materials for translation or proofreading via email on a weekly basis. The average workload is approximately two-four pages (250-300 words) per week, though this may vary slightly. Delivery timelines will be agreed upon in advance to ensure flexibility and manageability. Upon onboarding, the Online Volunteer will receive a briefing on UNHCR Moldova’s work, the specific areas the person will be supporting, and access to relevant resources to facilitate their tasks.

We are looking for an Online Volunteer with Professional experience in translation with a degree in translation, interpretation or similar field. Strong command of both English and Ukrainian, including grammar, spelling, and style. Demonstrated ability to translate and proofread a variety of communication materials with accuracy, clarity, and cultural sensitivity. Ability to meet agreed deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.

Familiarity with humanitarian or refugee-related terminology is an asset. Open to learn and support people forced to flee.

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