Application Deadline : 5 Feb 2013
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking applications for the post of Regional Translation Intern – HIV, Health and Development Unit. This is home-based job in Slovak Republic. Native fluency in Russian.is must and Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Duration of initial contract is 3-6 months and the expected duration of assignment is approximately 20 hours a week.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- 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.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Enrollment in a graduate degree programme (second university degree or higher) in translation, linguistics or literature
- 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.
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