General
Description of assignment title: Translation (and PDF editing) of the document from English into Russian
Assignment country: Kazakhstan
Expected start date: Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
11 – 15
Host entity: UNV
Type: Online
Duration: 1 weeks
Number of assignments: 1
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.
Context
The promotion of volunteerism in Central Asia is among UNV’s main goals of the Region Europe and Central Asia. Therefore, most of the global content needs to be translated into the local languages from English. The document is the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme’s report is on SVF (Special Voluntary Fund) for 2022. We have tight deadlines, so please consider this when applying. The Online Volunteer will have the opportunity to build connections within UNV and learn about the ways in which the translated product contributes to the integration of volunteers into the UN system and the overall promotion of volunteerism. Note: Online Volunteers share their time and expertise on a voluntary basis and do not receive any financial compensation. Contributing to sustainable human development, developing knowledge and skills, expanding networks and working in a multicultural environment are some of the many benefits of online volunteering. Upon successful completion of the assignment, Online Volunteers will receive an electronic certificate of appreciation.
Task type
Translation and Interpretation
Task description
We are looking for an Online Volunteer to support us with the translation of a document (PDF format, approximately 8-10 pages) from English into Russian. This Online Volunteer is also expected to edit the PDF document so that the translated version looks the same as original one. We have tight deadlines, so please consider this when applying.
Requirements
Required experience
English-Russian translation skills, sense of language, and attention to details. Candidates should know how to use Adobe app for editing PDFs. Similar experience would be an advantage.
Languages
Russian, Level: Fluent, Desirable English, Level: Fluent, Required
Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.