UNDP Jobs - 35154- Regional Translation Intern

Regional Translation Intern - HIV, health and Development Unit

Location :

Home-based, SLOVAK REPUBLIC

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

05-Feb-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

estimated 3 - 6 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

approximately 20 hours a week

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

HIV is spreading faster in Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States than in any other region in the world. According to the latest UNAIDS data, Eastern Europe and Central Asia remains the only region in the world where prevalence continues to climb. There are now an estimated 1.5 million people living with HIV (July 2012 – Core Epidemiology Slides, UNAIDS) . The epidemic continues to target young adults of working age, with over 90 percent of new HIV cases registered in the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

Multi-drug and extensive-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR and XDR TB respectively) also represents a large health issue. According to WHO, there are currently an estimated 81,000 people with MDR and XDR TB in the region and most of them do not receive proper diagnosis and treatment. The elimination of malaria is also on the agenda in the Central Asia sub-region.

Even though many countries in the region have made notable progress in addressing health issues in the context of economic, ecological and social development, significant gaps remain to be filled, particularly in view of achieving the health related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs 4 – Reduce Child Mortality, 5 – Improve Maternal Health and 6 - Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases).

Based on the UNAIDS Division of labour, UNDP plays the lead role in the HIV response as it relates to MDGs and development planning, governance, human rights, gender and sexual diversity.

The Regional HIV, Health and Development team provides support to the country offices and national stakeholders in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region through advisory services, knowledge management and the implementation of strategic regional programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

The interested candidate will assist the HIV, Health and Development Unit at the Bratislava Regional Center in the following tasks:

Translation, proofing and editing of UNDP websites, reports, articles and emails;
Participation in the coordination of translation projects
Support with the development of text (in Russian) for the public HIV/AIDS website
Other as required

Competencies

Translation project management experience an asset;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
Interest in human development, HIV, public health and the United Nations;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrollment in a graduate degree programme (second university degree or higher) in translation, linguistics or literature

Experience:

Knowledge of HIV, Health and development terminology (a strong asset);
Must be available at least 20 hours a week for a period of at least 3 months;
Solid writing and communications abilities;
Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities;
Responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic.

Language:

Native fluency in Russian.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Application procedures:

Internships within the UN system are unpaid and subject to conditions the applicant must get familiar with prior to signing his/her internship agreement.

For application instructions and more information, please see http://europeandcis.undp.org/home/internship/.

Qualified candidates interested in the Internship have to be registered in online database through http://europeandcis.undp.org/home/?event=public.internshipApplyForm, stating "Translation Intern (HIV)" as field of interest. Your application should include a cover letter and resume. Candidates not registered in the database will not be further considered.