Revising Arabic language for a course on hearing the child victim of violence
Organizational Context
socialprotection.org, hosted by UNRISD and supported by IPEA, is a global online platform established in 2015 to enhance knowledge sharing, capacity building, and collaboration in social protection, particularly for low- and middle-income countries. Its mission is to foster dialogue and cooperation through innovative formats, including online courses. The platform aims to address critical gaps in knowledge exchange within the global social protection community.
Job Purpose
This role involves revising and translating Arabic content for an online course on interviewing child victims of violence in Tunisia. The course is based on an Orientation Guide emphasizing child safety, dignity, and emotional well-being during interviews. The objective is to digitalize and deploy this course, ensuring it is accessible and promotes harmonized practices for child protection professionals in Tunisia. The work supports UNICEF Tunisia's mandate to enhance child protection procedures through digital learning tools, ultimately strengthening the capacity of professionals to conduct child hearings safely and effectively.
Responsibilities
The volunteer will revise and translate approximately 15,000 words of Arabic content for an online course on interviewing child victims and witnesses of violence. Key activities include translating various course materials such as quizzes, participant guides, surveys, banners, certificates, and social media cards from English to Arabic. The volunteer will also review the translated deliverables, ensuring alignment with UNICEF terminology and child protection standards, and make adjustments based on feedback from the socialprotection.org team and UNICEF Tunisia. The process involves initial translation, content review, and final adjustments.
Work Experience
Required experience includes excellent computer skills (Office), reliable internet and laptop access, and excellent writing skills. Previous experience translating written content from English to Arabic is desirable. A background in social work, child protection, or social policies is considered an asset.
Skills
Excellent computer skills (Office), excellent writing skills, fluency in Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic) and English. Desirable skills include experience in translating written content from English to Arabic, and a background in social work, child protection, or social policies. The volunteer must be responsive and able to work remotely.