Translation and Proofreading of First Responder Training from English to Russian
Organizational Context
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) manages the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) First Responders Programme. This programme aims to enhance the capacity of UN personnel to provide immediate life-saving assistance during medical emergencies, especially where professional medical help may be delayed. UNDSS ensures trusted security leadership and solutions for UN operations globally, coordinating safety, managing risks, and providing security advice.
Job Purpose
This role supports the UNDSS Training and Development Section in making updated First Responder Course (IFAK 2.1) materials accessible to a wider audience. The Online Volunteer will translate and proofread these critical training materials from English into Russian. The purpose is to ensure accurate and consistent delivery of life-saving first aid and emergency response training across the UN system. By contributing to this translation, the volunteer directly supports the UN's capacity to respond effectively to medical emergencies in diverse operational environments, strengthening global safety and security.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteer will translate approximately 30,000 words of IFAK 2.1 training materials (Instructor's Guide, Participant's Guide, presentations, assessments, Field Guide) from English to Russian. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate meaning and intent, linguistic accuracy, grammar, readability, and consistency in terminology related to first aid, trauma, and emergency response. The volunteer will ensure content is clear for a UN audience, maintain original formatting where possible, and consult with the UNDSS team for clarification. One volunteer will focus on initial translation, the other on proofreading and quality assurance, with coordination as needed. Final deliverables will be accurate, proofread Russian versions of the training materials.
Work Experience
Previous experience in translation and/or proofreading is highly desirable. Experience with technical materials such as training, medical, first aid, emergency response, humanitarian, or security content is a strong asset. Familiarity with UN terminology and multilingual training materials is also advantageous.
Skills
Excellent written proficiency in Russian (native) and English (fluent). Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in terminology. Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines. Understanding of first aid, trauma management, and emergency response concepts is important for accurate translation.