Position:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:24 Sep 2026 (9 days left)Job ID:1784888021272278Posted on:10 Sep 2026 (5 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Translates YUNGA website content and Challenge Badges from English into Arabic, making youth-facing sustainable-development resources accessible across Arabic-speaking communities. The online volunteer produces concise, audience-appropriate translations under FAO communications guidance for materials on food, climate, biodiversity, energy and responsible consumption, for teachers and youth groups.
Key Details
Department
YUNGA
Position Details
Employment type
Volunteer
Arrangement
Remote
Contract duration
84 days
Language Requirements
Required
Arabic, English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Translate YUNGA website content from English into Arabic
- Translate assigned Challenge Badges on sustainable-development topics
- Ensure translations are concise and appropriate for the target audience
- Follow FAO communications guidelines in translated materials
- Complete the assigned share of the document workload
- Incorporate guidance provided for source materials and target audiences
Role Requirements
- Native Modern Standard Arabic and fluent English
Desired Criteria
- Familiarity with terminology on education, sustainable development and the environment
- Previous translation experience
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Volunteer assignment via UNV
- Online volunteer assignment
- A one-paragraph translation is requested during selection
- Six volunteers will share the translation workload
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from FAO Careers, on 10 Sep 2026.