• Country: Sudan
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNV
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-01-25

Details
Mission and objectives
UNISFA was established in July 2011 under authority of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNISFA is mandated to Strengthen the capacity of the Abyei Police Service (APS) by providing support, including the training of personnel, and coordinate with the APS on matters of law and order, Monitor and verify the redeployment of armed forces from the Abyei area in accordance with the 20 June 2011 Agreement, Provide de-mining assistance and technical advice, Facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and free movement of humanitarian personnel in coordination with relevant Abyei Area bodies, When requested and in cooperation with the APS, provide security for oil infrastructure in the Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) and later to organize the referendum
The Council also authorized UNISFA under Chapter VII to:
• Protect UN Personnel, facilities, installations, and equipment.
• Ensure the security and freedom of UN and humanitarian personnel and members of the Joint Military Observers Committee and Joint Military Observer Teams established by the 20 June Agreement.
• Protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence; and protect the Area from incursions by unauthorized elements and ensure security.

Context
The Online Volunteer assignment supports the communications and Public Information Unit of UNISFA – Abyei. with delegated Authority the Volunteer will Translate Documents on UNISFA Mandate as given by Public information Office for media relations ,publications ,web and digital media with the objective of promoting awareness and respect for the mission’s work and Mandate.
Expected output includes Translation of Documents for the different Mission Contingents, for the website and magazine among others and supporting activities towards attainment of Mission Mandate.

Task type
Translation and Interpretation

Task description
We are seeking one(1) Online Volunteer to support us by translating Documents on UNISFA Mandate from English to Arabic . To this end the Online Volunteers are asked:
– To translate the document, which is approximately 5000 words and 20 pages long from English into Arabic.

– Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience

The selected Online Volunteer will be provided with the document in the original language and will receive guidance on the target audience and our communications guidelines as well as other guidance as needed.

The Online Volunteers will have the opportunity to build connections with the Public Information Office at UNISFA and learn about the ways in which the translated product contributes to the Mandate of UNISFA .

Requirements
Required experience
Candidates should be native in Arabic and fluent in Arabic. Familiarity with technical terms related to Peacekeeping will be considered an advantage. Previous translation experience is considered an asset.

Languages
Arabic, Level: Fluent, Desirable
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

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.

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