United Nations
Job title:
English to Farsi Translation of 4-Minute Equator Initiative Documentary
Company
United Nations
Job description
Details:Mission and objectives:UNDP’s Global Programme on Nature for Development brings together three different initiatives under one program – the Equator Initiative, the National Biodiversity Initiative, and the Global Forest Initiative – in order to identify, foster, showcase and celebrate nature-based solutions that help achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at local, national and international levels. The work of the Global Programme on Nature for Development contributes to UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2014-2017 by charting sustainable development pathways through the conservation, restoration and sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems; and by promoting inclusive and effective democratic governance in the area of natural resources.Context:UNDP’s Global Programme on Nature for Development brings together 3 different initiatives under one program – the Equator Initiative, the National Biodiversity Initiative, and the Global Forest Initiative – in order to identify, foster, showcase and celebrate nature-based solutions that help achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at local, national and international levels. Each year, the Equator Prize recognizes ten innovative initiatives from Indigenous peoples and local communities that showcase successful protection, restoration, and/or sustainable management of nature benefiting people and the planet. The Equator Initiative team produces a mini-documentary showcasing the work of each winner. Translating these will help reach a wider audience and make the content more accessible to everyone.Task type:Translation and InterpretationTask description:We’re seeking an Online Volunteer to help translate a four-minute mini-documentary about one of the Equator Prize winners from English to Farsi. The script will be sent via email to the selected volunteer.Requirements:We are looking for candidates with professional experience with translation whose mother tongue is Farsi. General understanding of global development and environmental issues is important.Work Hours: 1 – 5 hours per week
Expected salary
Location
USA
Job date
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:29:28 GMT
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