Job Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of Programme teams and supervision of direct Specialists, the translator/interpreter the consultant will provide high quality translations of press releases, booklets, human interest stories, reports, papers, subtitles/scripts, proposals and other materials.
• Provide direct editing/writing and proofreading support to programme sections in the compilation of donor reports, and other materials for advocacy and fundraising (including donor proposals).
• Translations/simultaneous interpretations are done keeping in mind culture, gender and other diverse sensitivities as per UNICEF guidelines.
• Expected to complete a comprehensive translation of the material provided ensuring clarity and correctness while taking into account the sensitivity of alternative care jargon and respecting the intentions of the writers and experts.
• Expected to verify that in the case of longer documents each chapter or section reads well by establishing flowing tones, cohesion and proper structure and to deliver a final product in a timely manner and of publishable quality.
• Present at the briefing on specific projects and issues to be covered based on national and state priorities where required.
• Demonstrate a client-oriented approach, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ensure effective and efficient provision of services, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.