Mission and objectivesThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in around 170 countries, focusing on eradicating poverty and reducing inequality and exclusion. It supports countries in developing policies, enhancing leadership and partnership skills, and building institutional capacities to foster sustainable development. UNDP implements various projects, providing technical, operational, and management assistance through methodologies, specialized knowledge, and a broad international network of cooperation. In Brazil, UNDP aligns its services with the countryโs dynamic needs, collaborating with the government, international financial institutions, the private sector, and civil society to promote human development and poverty reduction. As countries face interconnected challenges such as economic stagnation and environmental crises, UNDP aims to create integrated responses to these issues and serves as a catalyst for collective action towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its services include eligibility assessments, project formulation and implementation, capacity development, policy advice, advocacy, technical assistance, training, and knowledge management. The UNDP Country Office in Brazil partners with public and private institutions and civil society to foster a more sustainable and inclusive society by enhancing governance, reducing poverty and inequality, and addressing climate change and biodiversity. Its program portfolio consists of three interrelated work streams: โข Inclusive Socio-economic Development: Focused on poverty reduction, social policies, public-private partnerships, and inclusive markets. โข Environmentally Sustainable Development: Emphasizing nature-based solutions, climate change, energy efficiency, and sustainable production. โข Governance and Justice for Development: Concentrating on violence prevention, justice, transparency, anti-corruption, human rights, and local capacity development.
ContextThis assignment is part of UNDPโs ongoing efforts to strengthen internal communication and staff well-being. The document โWhere to Go When โ A Resource Guide for UNDP Personnelโ provides essential guidance to UNDP personnel on where to seek advice, report concerns, and access support on matters such as ethics, conduct, workplace behavior, and staff safety and well-being. Translating this resource into Portuguese will ensure that Portuguese-speaking colleagues can easily access and understand this information, promoting inclusion, transparency, and accountability within the organization. This activity directly supports UNDPโs commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
Task DescriptionWe are seeking 1 Online Volunteer to support us by translating a UNDP internal resource guide for personnel titled โWhere to Go When โ A Resource Guide for UNDP Personnelโ from English to Portuguese. To this end, the Online Volunteer is asked to: Translate the document, which is approximately 45 pages long, into Portuguese; Ensure the translation is accurate, clear, and aligned with UNDPโs communication tone and terminology; Maintain, as much as possible, the original layout and formatting of the document in the translated version. The translation will contribute to making key internal guidance on ethics, conduct, and staff support more accessible to Portuguese-speaking personnel.
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