UNICEF works in a few of the world’s hardest locations, to achieve the world’s most deprived kids. To avoid wasting their lives. To defend their rights. To assist them fulfill their potential.
Throughout 190 international locations and territories, we work for each little one, all over the place, each day, to construct a greater world for everybody.
And we by no means surrender.
For each little one, hope
- Underneath the steering of the Communication and Advocacy staff, the translator/interpreter advisor will present prime quality translations of UNICEF’s communication supplies together with however not restricted to press releases, booklets, human curiosity tales, social media posts, reviews, papers, briefing notes, subtitles/scripts, proposals, and different supplies from English to Arabic, or vice-versa.
- Translations/simultaneous interpretations to be completed preserving in thoughts tradition, gender, and different numerous sensitivities as per UNICEF pointers.
- Full a complete translation of the fabric supplied guaranteeing readability and correctness whereas contemplating the sensitivity of other care jargon and respecting the intentions of the writers and specialists.
- Confirm that within the case of longer paperwork every chapter or part reads effectively by establishing flowing tones, cohesion, and correct construction and to ship a closing product in a well timed method and of publishable high quality.
- Current on the briefing on particular tasks and points to be lined primarily based on priorities the place required.
- Display a client-oriented strategy, tact and talent to work with individuals of various nationwide and cultural backgrounds.
- Guarantee efficient and environment friendly provision of providers, full confidentiality in all points of task, administration of knowledge stream and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.
- Translation providers will even be required at UNICEF-supported occasions, conferences, and conferences as and when required.
- The translator is required to submit their translated work as per UNICEF Stylebook.
- No google translation submissions will probably be accepted.
- Correct – reproducing as precisely as attainable the that means of the supply textual content.
- Pure – utilizing pure types of the receptor language in a means that’s applicable to the form of textual content being translated.
- Communicative – expressing all points of the that means in a means that’s readily comprehensible to the supposed viewers.
- Delicate – preserving in thoughts tradition, gender, and different sensitivities as per UNICEF pointers.
- Confidential – in no occasion shall the contents of paperwork or any info identified or made identified to the translator by purpose of its affiliation with UNICEF Sudan be made identified by the translator to any unauthorized individual with out the written approval of UNICEF Sudan. The obligations on this article shall not lapse upon termination of the LTA.
To qualify as an advocate for each little one you should have…
- Bachelor’s diploma in Communications, Literature, Advertising and marketing, Journalism, Promoting, Inventive/technical writing, Public Well being, Social Sciences associated subject. A Diploma in a related subject with expertise may be thought-about in lieu of the diploma.
- A minimal of three years of sensible skilled expertise in offering translation and interpretation providers to nationwide and worldwide companies.
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Familiarity with UN Terminology and UN’s particular acronyms and writing type. Earlier working expertise with UNICEF is a bonus.
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Familiarity with on-line interpretation (utilizing conferencing instruments corresponding to Zoom).
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Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
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Capability to work on demand, multi-task and ship forward of tight deadlines.
Essential concerns:
- The general goal is to arrange a Lengthy-Time period Settlement to facilitate and expedite the method by which UNICEF will rent translator(s) as required for a selected translation activity.
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Each time translation providers are required, particulars of the requirement/deliverables, together with portions and deadlines, will probably be introduced to the top-ranking LTA holder. Ought to this advisor not be obtainable for this task, UNICEF will contact the second ranked advisor and so forth. Upon receipt of affirmation of availability and curiosity within the task, a contract will probably be issued with the costs/charges agreed within the LTA. The advisor should signal the contract prior graduation of labor.
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Fee will probably be made after completion of deliverables and submission of invoices for the precise work accomplished, topic to passable efficiency.
- The advisor will use their very own gear; laptops, microphones, software program and different equipment that could be required for this activity.
The right way to apply:
Your on-line utility ought to include the Technical Supply and Monetary Supply utilizing the under templates:
Technical Offer_LTA Translators.docx
Financial Offer_LTA Translators.xlsx
For each Youngster, you display…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Belief, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
To view our competency framework, please go to here.
UNICEF is right here to serve the world’s most deprived kids and our world workforce should mirror the range of these kids. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, no matter their race/ethnicity, age, incapacity, gender identification, sexual orientation, faith, nationality, socio-economic background, or another private attribute.
UNICEF affords reasonable accommodation for consultants/particular person contractors with disabilities. This will embody, for instance, accessible software program, journey help for missions or private attendants. We encourage you to reveal your incapacity throughout your utility in case you want cheap lodging in the course of the choice course of and afterwards in your task.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and aims of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF additionally adheres to strict little one safeguarding rules. All chosen candidates will probably be anticipated to stick to those requirements and rules and can subsequently endure rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will embody the verification of educational credential(s) and employment historical past. Chosen candidates could also be required to supply extra info to conduct a background verify.
Remarks:
Solely shortlisted candidates will probably be contacted and advance to the following stage of the choice course of.
People engaged below a consultancy or particular person contract won’t be thought-about “employees members” below the Employees Laws and Guidelines of the United Nations and UNICEF’s insurance policies and procedures, and won’t be entitled to advantages supplied therein (corresponding to go away entitlements and medical insurance coverage protection). Their situations of service will probably be ruled by their contract and the Common Situations of Contracts for the Companies of Consultants and Particular person Contractors. Consultants and particular person contractors are answerable for figuring out their tax liabilities and for the cost of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with native or different relevant legal guidelines.
The chosen candidate is solely accountable to make sure that the visa (relevant) and medical insurance required to carry out the duties of the contract are legitimate for your complete interval of the contract. Chosen candidates are topic to affirmation of fully-vaccinated standing towards SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Well being Group (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which should be met previous to taking on the task. It doesn’t apply to consultants who will work remotely and aren’t anticipated to work on or go to UNICEF premises, programme supply areas or immediately work together with communities UNICEF works with, nor to journey to carry out features for UNICEF during their consultancy contracts.
Marketed: 26 Dec 2023 E. Africa Customary Time
Deadline: 06 Jan 2024 E. Africa Customary Time
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