UN WOMEN Jobs - 110856- Translating Knowledge Products

Translating Knowledge Products

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Home-based, ETHIOPIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

16-Jan-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Retainer: 20 days within the period January 2023 – December 2023

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

20 Working days within the period of January - December 2023

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

BACKGROUND / PROJECT DESCRIPTION

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is a global champion for women and girls, established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life. One of the focus areas of UN Women is supporting the implementation of the WPS agenda and ensuring equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of humanitarian action.

The UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) and its subsequent resolutions form the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Built on the four pillars of participation, prevention, protection and relief and recovery, it reaffirms the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peacebuilding, peacekeeping, humanitarian response, and in post-conflict reconstruction. The WPS agenda stresses the importance of women’s equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security, urges all actors to increase the participation of women in peacebuilding, and to incorporate gender perspectives in all United Nations peace and security efforts. It also calls on all parties to take special measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence, particularly rape and other forms of sexual abuse, in situations of armed conflict.

UN Women Ethiopia Country Office (ECO) supports the implementation of the WPS agenda in Ethiopia through partnerships with the Government and civil society and by providing technical assistance and knowledge production. As part of this work, in 2022 and 2023 UN Women ECO will publish several studies, policy briefs and reports, including, but not limited to, the following:

A study and policy brief on the context assessment of the Women, Peace and Security situation in Ethiopia
A study and policy brief on the institutional audit on the Women, Peace, and Security situation in Ethiopia
A study and policy brief on the review of international and national normative frameworks related to the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Ethiopia
A study on women-led customary dispute resolution mechanisms in Ethiopia

To ensure knowledge products are accessible, meet the quality requirements of UN Women and can be widely disseminated and used by decision-makers and other stakeholders, UN Women will hire a national consultant on a retainer basis to translate the documents between English and Amharic

Duties and Responsibilities

2. SCOPE OF THE WORK

The principal tasks under the consultancy are the following:

Translate English text into Amharic and vice-versa, carefully ensuring the contents and messages of the original text are captured.
After translation, check correctness of language and spelling and conduct a comprehensive review of the document with a view to ensure flow, clarity, and continuity.
Incorporate inputs received from UN Women ECO staff
The translator should consult the United Nations Editorial Manual and Gender Inclusive Language Guideline.
The consultant is expected to be proactive and work closely with UN Women ECO staff.

3. EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES

Translated versions of the knowledge products that fully capture the contents of the original versions.

The consultant will be hired on a retainer contract to support translation on a case-by-case basis between January 2023 and December 2023. The specific timeline and expected number of workdays for each document will be agreed between the consultant and UN Women ECO.

UN Women will not be committed to purchasing any minimum quantity of Services, and purchases will be made only if there is an actual requirement upon the issuance of a Purchase Order based on this retainer contract. UN Women shall not be liable for any cost in the event that no purchases are made under this retainer contract

4. REMUNERATION

The consultancy fee will be decided upon negotiation with the consultant on a daily fee basis before the signing of a consultancy contract.

The expected number of workdays for each deliverable will be discussed between the consultant and UN Women ECO on a case-by-case basis. Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of a deliverable or as agreed between the consultant and UN Women.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROPRIETARY INTERESTS

The Consultant shall not either during the term or after termination of the assignment, disclose any proprietary or confidential information related to the consultancy service without prior written consent. Proprietary interests on all materials and documents prepared by the consultants under the assignment shall become and remain properties of UN Women.

Competencies

Core Values

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core competencies

Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Awareness & Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent in translation, languages or another relevant field. A bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience and skills

At least 5 years of demonstrated work experience as a translator in the Amharic and English languages.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Technical knowledge on gender, women’s rights, peacebuilding or conflict resolution will be considered an asset.
Experience in writing, translating, or editing United Nations publications or other policy documents will be considered an asset.
The consultant may be asked to submit sample works as part of the selection process.

Language and other skills

Excellent Amharic and English skills required.
Computer skills: full command of relevant Microsoft applications.