English to Arabic Translation and Live Interpretation Support for Webinars

Organizational Context

The UNITAR Division for Prosperity provides learning and knowledge-sharing services to change-makers from developing countries, focusing on youth and women. Its mission is to foster an inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous world by equipping individuals with skills for sustainable prosperity, particularly those in challenging socio-economic environments. Peacebuilding is central to its work, with headquarters in Hiroshima. The division implements programmes to accelerate SDG achievement, prioritizing marginalized communities and ensuring no one is left behind.

Job Purpose

This role supports a new online training program in Sudan aimed at empowering women and internally displaced persons. The purpose is to equip participants with the necessary skills, tools, and confidence to establish sustainable businesses and projects that enhance food security and create dignified livelihoods. The assignment will contribute to strengthening participants' capacity in resilient agribusiness and green business management within food systems. It also aims to boost economic participation and employability through targeted business and leadership training, with the volunteer providing crucial translation and interpretation services to facilitate this knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities

The Online Volunteer will translate webinar materials on entrepreneurship and financial literacy from English to Arabic and provide live simultaneous interpretation during virtual webinars. This involves reviewing and translating approximately 15-20 slides per webinar, ensuring accuracy and adherence to UNITAR communication guidelines. The volunteer will also deliver real-time interpretation during 6-8 webinars, each lasting around 90 minutes, working collaboratively with another volunteer to alternate duties. Responsibilities include logging in early to prepare interpretation channels and potentially participating in a virtual orientation meeting. The role offers an opportunity to learn about women and youth empowerment initiatives.

Work Experience

Candidates must be native in Arabic and fluent in English. Familiarity with technical terms related to entrepreneurship, food security, innovation, and financial literacy is advantageous. Previous translation experience is considered an asset. Access to a reliable internet connection is essential.

Skills

Native Arabic proficiency and fluency in English are required. Strong interpretation skills, particularly simultaneous interpretation, are necessary. Familiarity with entrepreneurship, financial literacy, food security, and innovation terminology is desirable. The ability to ensure accuracy and confidentiality in translations and interpretations is important. A reliable internet connection is a prerequisite.

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