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Proofreading of a document about International Protection Considerations Jobs in Kazakhstan at VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Title: Proofreading of a document about International Protection Considerations
Company: VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Location: Kazakhstan
Description of assignment (DoA) details
Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.
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UNHCR13 days ago
Proofreading of a document about International Protection Considerations
Kazakhstan
3 weeks
1
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General
Description of assignment title
Proofreading of a document about International Protection Considerations
Assignment country
Kazakhstan
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Number of Assignments
1
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
6 – 10 hours per week
Host entity
UNHCR
Modality
Online
Duration
3 weeks
Sustainable Development Goal
- Peace, justice and strong institutions
Details
Mission and objectives
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Globally, UNHCR operates in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions. The UNHCR Multi-Country Office (MCO) for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan is located in Almaty, providing overall coordination and strategic oversight of UNHCR operations through National Offices in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. As a non-resident agency, we have a small presence in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and implement projects in Turkmenistan through NGO partners. Across the four countries, UNHCR and partners work together to implement programmes that uphold the basic human rights of people forced to flee and the stateless. We work with governments to improve laws and national systems so our people of concern stay safe, get documents, can go to school, work and exercise other rights. In Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, UNHCR focuses on strengthening local ownership of and investments in quality asylum systems; pursuing opportunities for local integration of refugees; eradicating statelessness; and collaborating with partners on emergency preparedness and response. UNHCR contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSCDF) at the respective country levels in the sub-region to ensure refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless people are not left behind in States’ achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Engagement ranges from rule of law, to access to and transparency of administration, justice, and human capital development.
Context
The online volunteer will be engaged to proofread and edit a machine-translated Russian version of the recently issued International Protection Considerations for Syrians. The original document is approximately 90 pages and is available in English. The assignment focuses on ensuring that the Russian version is accurate, consistent, and aligned with the terminology and standards used in international protection and UNHCR documentation. Given that the text has been machine-translated, particular attention is required to correct linguistic inaccuracies, improve readability, and ensure that legal and protection-related terminology is correctly rendered. The final output should be a polished Russian-language version suitable for professional and institutional use.
Task type
Translation and Interpretation
Task description
To proofread a machine-translated Russian version of the recently issued International Protection Considerations for Syrians. The original document is 90 pages and in English.
Assignment requirements
Required Experience
Proven experience in proofreading and editing translated documents, preferably in the field of international protection, refugee law, or humanitarian affairs Strong command of English and Russian, with the ability to compare source and target texts for accuracy, consistency, and meaning Experience working with machine-translated texts and improving linguistic quality, fluency, and terminology alignment Familiarity with UN terminology and protection-related language (an asset) Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across long documents (e.g., 90+ pages) Ability to work under tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality output Strong written communication skills
Languages
Russian, Level: Native language, Required English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
Other information
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