Individual contractor (Technical Proofreading)

Result of Service The individual contractor will proofread the E-Learning module in Vietnamese with a view to ensure that the translation matches with the technical language requirements of UNODC materials in the field of cybercrime and money laundering.

Under the supervision of the Programme Officer, the individual contractor will proofread to a high standard the materials of the E-Learning module provided. This will include the following tasks:

A. Review/consult the original document of the E-learning module and other UNODC documents in English as reference to identify UNODC’s standard of technical language B. Respond to the doubts or comments of the translator in relation to terminology and technical language C. Provide a reviewed document of the E-Learning materials with all the necessary changes and/or suggestions of change to ensure that materials meet UNODC’s standards in technical language

Services are to be provided in the quality standards of CMLS/UNODC in an expeditious, efficient and professional manner, consistent with the best interests of UNODC, in compliance with the technicalities and policy of the programme. The Individual contractor is requested to ensure that the language is accurate and easily readable by a broader non- UN audience; to identify and remove any textual inconsistencies and adapt the content to the requirements of the final language of the document.

The Individual contractor shall ensure the quality and accuracy of all documents before submitting them to UNODC.

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration 2 to 30 May 2022, 15 working days

Duties and Responsibilities BACKGROUND OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provides technical assistance related to combating terrorism, organized crime, corruption and drugs to requesting Member States. This assistance also supports States strengthening criminal justice and health systems and to ratify and successfully implement international conventions and protocols, in compliance with the rule of law and human rights.

The Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering Section assists the Member States to combat the money laundering risks of cryptocurrencies, among other, and is developing e-learning materials to support Member States in strengthening national capacities. In this context, the Section has developed original material which will be available online to national counterparts and public officers.

Qualifications/special skills An advanced university (Master's degree or equivalent) in in law, business administration and/or any related field relevant to the mandate of UNODC 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.

At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in developing materials related to money laundering, the financing of terrorism, cybercrime, virtual assets or crypto currency in Vietnamese is required.

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

Experience working with international organizations is desirable.

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.