Mission and objectivesUNV is the UN organization that supports sustainable human development globally through the promotion of volunteerism, including the mobilization of volunteers. UNV serves the caus-es of peace and development by enhancing opportunities for participation by all peoples. UNV is universal, inclusive and embraces volunteer action in all its diversity. UNV values free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity, which are the foundations of volunteerism.
ContextThis online volunteer assignment involves editing the translation of the UN mandatory course, BSAFE, from English to Lao language. The course is for all new UN Volunteers to ensure safety, foster ethical conduct, and understand the rights and responsibilities of UN personnel. This assignment offers an opportunity to refine your translation skills, gain international experience with a UN agency, and support the material for the onboarding process for volunteers in Laos Your contributions as an Online Volunteer will improve language accessibility, especially for National Community Volunteers, enabling them to complete these mandatory courses. Upon completion, you will receive an official certificate recognizing your contributions.
Task DescriptionWe are looking for one Online Volunteer to assist with editing the translation of UNV mandatory course “BSAFE” from English to Lao language. The selected volunteer will be provided with a document that has already been translated into the Lao language, along with the English screenshots, and will be required to revise the Lao text to ensure that expressions are accurate, appropriate, and easy to understand. Online Volunteer will also be responsible for organizing the Word document to make it easy to read.
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