Proofread from English into French: UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Website
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General
Description of assignment title
Proofread from English into French: UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Website

Assignment country
France

Expected start date
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Sustainable Development Goal
2. Zero hunger

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
11 – 15

Host entity
United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub

Type
Online

Duration
2 weeks

Number of assignments
3

Details
Mission and objectives
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (“the Hub”) will act as the catalyst inside the UN system in relation to food systems and the 2030 Agenda. Following the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit (FSS), the Hub will take on essential coordination functions to bring together food systems knowledge and expertise from diverse constituencies to support national progress on the SDGs in response to country priorities.

The Hub’s role is to support countries to further develop and/or implement their national food systems transformation pathways, relevant dialogues and other processes, through the coordination of technical and policy support as requested by countries. The Hub will focus on leveraging the broad range of assets of the UN system – particularly within the context of the repositioning of the UN development system – and existing SDG reporting structures to demonstrate progress. The Hub will act as a coordinator and connector among diverse constituencies to support national progress on the SDGs and will be responsive to country priorities.

The following AFPs have committed to provide human or/and financial resources to support initial operations of the Hub:

• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
• International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• United Nations Secretariat (DCO)
• World Food Programme (WFP)
• World Health Organization (WHO)

Context
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub launched its new website one year ago and is currently in the process of translating it into the 6 official UN languages. Volunteer support is required to proofread the translations and ensure they are correct.

Task type
Translation and Interpretation

Task description
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub has published a new website and is currently in the process of translating it. The selected volunteer will receive the text upon selection. In total, the text totals about 80,000 words. Workload will be divided by 3 online volunteers with an estimated 30,000 words per person, to be completed within two weeks of receiving the text.

The original English text is found in the left column of the word documents, with the French translation in the right column. The task is to proofread the French translations and ensure they are translated correctly, free of any grammatical errors and maintaining the correct UN-style tone. A glossary of specific terms used by the Hub will also be provided, please ensure the translations use these terms correctly.

Requirements
Required experience
French native speakers with professional experience translating from English into French. Familiarity with food systems terminology will be an asset. Previous experience with FAO / WFP / IFAD / WHO / UNEP documents will be an asset. Previous experience translating UN documents will be an asset.

Languages
French, 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.