Translation of the Admin Data Maturity Model Manual from English to French – UNV jobs in the USA

• Location: USA
• Vacancy No: N/A 
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: UNV
• Gender: Both
• Deadline:  2024-03-06

Details
Mission and objectives
UNICEF works in the world’s toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children and adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive, and fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

The world’s largest provider of vaccines, we support child health and nutrition, safe water and sanitation, quality education and skill building, HIV prevention and treatment for mothers and babies, and the protection of children and adolescents from violence and exploitation. To achieve these, UNICEF is working with governments to strengthen their national statistical systems to generate reliable data for use in programming and decision-making.

Context
Administrative data systems are the backbone of effective governance and informed decision-making. They offer valuable insights for improving public services and resource allocation. Administrative data contribution is instrumental in fostering transparency, accountability, and informed resource allocation, ultimately accelerating efforts toward achieving the diverse targets outlined in the SDGs and promoting sustainable development worldwide.

While these systems contribute significantly to development, challenges persist, including timely and ethical data use issues. To address this, UNICEF developed the Administrative Data Maturity Model (ADaMM) to assess and benchmark the maturity of these systems. We seek dedicated online volunteers to contribute to translating the ADaMM Manual from English to French, ensuring broader accessibility and impact. This volunteer opportunity provides a chance to contribute to a significant initiative, fostering accessibility and utilization of the ADaMM model in francophone contexts. Join us in promoting improving administrative data systems for sustainable development.

Task type
Translation and Interpretation

Task description
We are seeking 2 Online Volunteers to support us by translating the Administrative Data Maturity Model Manual on from English to French. To this end, the Online Volunteers are asked:
– To translate the document, which has 58 pages that contain approximately 15,000 words into French.
– Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience.
– Attend a 0.5-1 hour meeting every other week for planning, progress monitoring, and clarifying questions and concerns the Volunteer might have.
– Receive regular guidance on the task.

The Online Volunteers will have the opportunity to build connections with the Data Governance and Strategy team at UNICEF and learn about how the translated product contributes to strengthening administrative data systems globally.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements
Required experience
Candidates should be native in French and fluent in English. Familiarity with technical terms related to national statistical systems will be considered an advantage. Previous translation experience is considered an asset. Knowledge of humanitarian and development issues would be advantageous.

Languages
French, Level: Mother tongue, Required
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.

Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

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