Individual Contractor - eLearning - Arabic Translation

Result of Service The individual contractor will be translating scripts and other information from the original English version into Arabic that pertain to and are in the support of the UNODC Global eLearning Programme. Translated documents will be delivered by email, using the same format as the original document.

Work Location Home based

Expected duration 17 May to 30 December 2022 (159 working days)

Duties and Responsibilities The purpose of this assignment is to provide high-quality translation services and proof reading of scripts from English into Arabic.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: - An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in language, is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..

Experience: - A minimum of 1 year of professional experience, with a proven track record on English to Arabic translation work, is required. - Work experience with Trados, is desirable.

Language: - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in Arabic and in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language, is an advantage.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.