Translation of High- Integrity Carbon Markets Toolkit in French
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), established in 1965, is the UN's global development network operating in nearly 170 countries. Its mission is to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience. The Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) serves as UNDP’s primary knowledge and advisory center for the Europe and Central Asia region, supporting countries in their development efforts.
Job Purpose
This online assignment focuses on the quality assurance of French translations for UNDP's High-Integrity Carbon Markets Toolkit. The volunteer will work under the supervision of a Knowledge Specialist from UNDP's Climate Policy Team. The primary goal is to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of translated technical terms, concepts, spelling, grammar, and acronym usage across two specific resources within Module 1 of the toolkit. This role contributes to making crucial climate and carbon market information accessible and reliable for French-speaking stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The volunteer will be responsible for quality assuring the French translation of two specific resources within Module 1 of the High-Integrity Carbon Markets Toolkit: 'Part 3 - Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement' (203 PowerPoint slides) and 'Intro to the HCIM Toolkit' (15 pages, PDF). This involves meticulously checking the translated material against the original English versions to ensure high-quality and consistent language use. Key tasks include verifying the accurate and consistent translation of technical terms and concepts, and ensuring standardized and consistent use of spelling, grammar, and acronyms across all provided materials. The volunteer will receive files in the same format as the English resources to facilitate comparison and translation checking.
Work Experience
A minimum of one year of experience as a translator, editor, interpreter, writer/copywriter, or proof-reader is required, preferably within the United Nations system or a similar organization. Familiarity with climate change issues, particularly NDCs and technical aspects of the Paris Agreement, as well as an interest in carbon markets, is desirable.
Skills
Fluency in both French and English is mandatory. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent proofreading and editing skills, and the ability to ensure consistency in technical terminology and language use. Familiarity with climate change concepts and carbon markets is beneficial. The volunteer must be able to work independently and adhere to quality standards.