Individual Contractor - eLearning - German Translation

Translate scripts and documents from English to German for UNODC.

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UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Tuesday 11 Apr 2023 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Translate scripts and documents from English to German for UNODC.

You have:

  • 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.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of English to German translation is required.
  • Work experience with Trados is desirable.
  • Fluency in English and German are required.
  • Knowledge of any other UN official language is an advantage.

Result of Service The individual contractor will be translating scripts and other information from the original English version into German 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 01.06.-30.09.2023

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

Qualifications/special skills - 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. A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of English to German translation, is required. Work experience with Trados, is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and German are required. Knowledge of any other UN official 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.

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