Arabic Editor – Individual Contractor

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks an Arabic editor on an individual contractor basis to improve the Arabic translation of the Rotterdam Convention website. The work will be performed remotely over a 12‑day period.

Key responsibilities

• Review and edit the AI‑generated Arabic translation of approximately 5,000 words, using track changes in MS Word.
• Ensure terminology aligns with official Rotterdam Convention texts, UNEP standards, and legal/technical language.
• Add comments identifying mistranslated words or phrases and seek clarification from the Information Systems Officer when needed.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in translation, linguistics, law or related field, or a first‑level degree with at least two years relevant experience.
• Minimum five years of Arabic editing experience within the United Nations system or comparable intergovernmental organization.
• Demonstrated experience translating or editing English‑to‑Arabic legal, scientific or technical documents.

Required skills

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Proficiency with MS Word, especially track‑changes functionality.
• Strong knowledge of UN and UNEP terminology and conventions.