Unicef chad recruits an Individual contractor – translator/editor 

 

1. Â background and context

The UNICEF Chad Country Office produces regularly external and internal documents that are disseminated and made available to donors and the general public, in order to increase the visibility of UNICEF’s work in Chad.  Having high quality documentation is key to the image of the organization and the continued interest of the public and private donors in UNICEF Chad’s work.

2. Objective

UNICEF Chad is seeking the services of a qualified and experienced professional report editor/translator to support the Chad Country Office with the editing and translation of publications, donor reports and other programme documents. The overall objective of the assignment is to produce high quality edited and translated documents in English in conformity with UNICEF Guidelines.

3. Scope of work

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Representative, the Editor/ Translator will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide high quality editing and translation (French to English) of the UNICEF Chad Country Office documents
• Ensure accuracy of terms and terminology used in the document
• Check the coherence of the information and statistics throughout the documents
• Ensure complete compliance with the UNICEF guidelines on publications
• Complete the work within the agreed timeline and submit the final translation in both soft and hard copy.Â

 

Required skills and experiences

• Master’s degree in Translation from an accredited institution recognized by UNESCO (preferred);
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development, Business, Public health, Social Work, Public administration, or a related field with certification in translation from an accredited institution;
• At least 8 years of proven professional experience in the field of professional English writing and editing of international development reports (experience in editing reports on social sectors including Health, WASH, HIV, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection is an asset);
• Ability to synthesize documents;
• Excellent writing skills in English;
• Demonstrated understanding of technical terms used in areas of human development, socioeconomic aspects, statistics and children;
• Familiarity with UNICEF / UN terminology is an asset;

 

Competencies

• Strong analytical and writing skills;
• Excellent teamwork skills;
• Ability to work independently; andÂ
• Excellent computer skills in word and data processing.Â

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

 

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.