Arabic-English Translation Support for Legislative Review
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) focuses on private sector development through policy advisory, research, knowledge sharing, and partnerships to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In collaboration with UNDP Iraq, ICPSD is implementing an initiative to provide technical advisory support for the review of priority economic and commercial legislation in Iraq, aiming to enhance the investment climate and business environment.
Job Purpose
This assignment supports the "Technical Advisory Support for the Review of Priority Economic and Commercial Legislation in Iraq" initiative, led by UNDP ICPSD in partnership with UNDP Iraq. The goal is to strengthen the quality, coherence, and implementation of five key draft laws impacting Iraq's investment climate, industrial development, commercial regulation, and business environment. Online Volunteers will contribute by preparing high-quality Arabic-language materials, including translations, proofreading, and terminology review of technical reports and policy documents, ensuring effective communication of findings and recommendations to Iraqi stakeholders, including the Council of Representatives' Committee on Economy, Industry and Trade.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteers will provide crucial Arabic language support for a technical advisory initiative reviewing five priority draft laws in Iraq related to economic governance, investment, industrial development, commercial regulation, and professional services. Key duties include translating technical documents, executive summaries, policy recommendations, and presentation materials between English and Arabic. Volunteers will meticulously review and proofread Arabic translations for accuracy, clarity, and appropriate legal, economic, and regulatory terminology. They will also assist in developing and maintaining a bilingual English-Arabic glossary, format and edit Arabic documents like legislative review matrices and executive briefs, and prepare English summaries or translations of Arabic legislative texts as needed. Coordination with the ICPSD technical team to incorporate feedback and ensure consistency across all translated documents is essential.
Work Experience
Candidates must possess excellent written proficiency in Arabic and strong English reading and writing skills. Demonstrated experience in Arabic-English translation, proofreading, editing, or preparing bilingual documents is required. Familiarity with legal, economic, regulatory, public policy, or institutional terminology is necessary. The ability to accurately translate complex technical information while maintaining terminological consistency is crucial. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines are expected.
Skills
Key skills include excellent written Arabic and strong English language proficiency. Demonstrated experience in translation, proofreading, and editing, particularly of bilingual documents, is essential. Familiarity with legal, economic, and regulatory terminology is required. Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Word for document formatting are necessary. Experience with UN agencies or development projects is an asset.