Translate Word document on ICT Policy from English to Spanish
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General
Description of assignment title
Translate Word document on ICT Policy from English to Spanish

Assignment country
Dominican Republic

Expected start date
Invalid Date

Sustainable Development Goal
12. Responsible consumption and production

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
16-20

Host entity
PNUD República Dominicana

Type
Online

Duration
1 weeks

Number of assignments
2

Details
Mission and objectives
El Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD) forma parte del Sistema de las Naciones Unidas en República Dominicana desde 1964. Todas sus acciones están enmarcadas dentro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS).

Ponemos al servicio de los 170 territorios donde operamos nuestra red de conocimiento y experiencia global para acompañar a los países en el diseño de implementación de soluciones innovadoras que generen desarrollo humano, ampliando las opciones de las personas y fortaleciendo las capacidades para llevar al máximo posible lo que la persona puede ser y hacer.

Nuestra labor en República Dominicana

Nuestra contribución a las prioridades nacionales está contemplada en nuestra propuesta de valor actualizada: el Programa de País 2023-2027. La visión global del presente programa centrado en las personas, consiste en un crecimiento sostenible, inclusivo y resiliente, respaldado por instituciones transparentes y responsables capaces de responder a las necesidades y mejorar la calidad de vida de todos.

Hemos colaborado con el proceso de consolidación democrática, recuperación económica y mejora de la calidad de vida de la población más pobre del país, a través de asistencia técnica especializada y participación en la implementación de diversas iniciativas, programas y proyectos en torno a nuestras soluciones emblemáticas: mantener a las personas fuera de la pobreza, gobernanza para sociedades pacíficas, justas e inclusivas, prevención de crisis y mayor resiliencia, soluciones basadas en la naturaleza para el desarrollo, energía limpia y asequible, empoderamiento de la mujer e igualdad de género.

Context
Here is the sample paragraph from the document:

Personal use is a privilege that may be modified or withdrawn at any time, depending on UNDP needs. Authorized users shall bear full responsibility and liability in connection with their personal use of ICT resources s and UNDP shall not bear any responsibility or liability in respect thereof. When making personal use of ICT resources, authorized users shall ensure that any such use clearly indicates that it is personal and not official in nature

Task type
Translation and Interpretation

Task description
We are seeking 2 Online Volunteers to support us by translating Word document on ICT Policy from English to Spanish. To this end the Online Volunteers are asked:
– To translate the document, which is 16 pages long into Spanish
– Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience

The first Volunteer will be tasked with the translation while the second Volunteer will do revisions.

The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with the document in the original language and will receive guidance on the target audience and our communications guidelines as well as other guidance as needed.

Requirements
Required experience
Candidates should be native in Spanish and fluent in English. Familiarity with technical terms related to Information Technology will be considered an advantage. Previous translation experience is considered an asset. The text has a slightly legal tone.

The first Volunteer will be tasked with the translation while the second Volunteer will do revisions.

Languages
Spanish, Level: Mother tongue, Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.