French/English Translation of 4 virtual self-paced courses in support of FemWise-Africa

Translate and proofread course materials for FemWise-Africa Network

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UNITAR - UN Institute for Training & Research

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Saturday 17 Jul 2021 at 07:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate and proofread course materials for FemWise-Africa Network

You have:

Previous experience in translation (English-French and French-English)
Knowledge of the African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) terminology
Experience in translation for international organizations is desirable
Availability of 11-20 hours per week
Commitment for 24 weeks

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We are looking for two volunteers who will be available to translate and proofread 4 virtual self-paced course curriculums in support of the FemWise-Africa Network. Weekly tasks are estimated to 4000 words for translation and 30 pages for proofreading and editing. Volunteers will be expected to complete tasks with the utmost professionalism and deadlines for all tasks will be mutually agreed upon.

Translation
Translation and interpretation

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a training arm of the UN system with a mandate related to building capacities for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through outcome-based training and learning initiatives. The Division for Peace strives to support the (re-)establishment of peaceful, just and inclusive societies by enabling individuals, institutions and organizations to contribute meaningfully to sustainable peace. As part of UNITAR'S commitments to advance the role of women in peace processes, this specific project is aimed at empowering members of the FemWise-Africa Network as Ambassadors for peace and security through multitrack diplomacy and mediation.
Volunteers: 2 needed
11-20 hours per week / 24 weeks

Previous experience in translation (English-French and French-English); Knowledge of the African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) terminology and terminology related to mediation, negotiation, early warning and multitrack diplomacy is preferred. Furthermore, previous experience in translation for international organizations is desirable.
Africa
English, French

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