Position:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:24 Sep 2026 (9 days left)Job ID:1784888021272280Posted 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 Russian, widening access to youth-focused sustainable-development resources. The online volunteer will produce concise translations under FAO guidance, helping schools and youth organizations use materials on food, climate, energy, biodiversity and responsible consumption without language barriers.
Key Details
Department
YUNGA
Position Details
Employment type
Volunteer
Arrangement
Remote
Contract duration
84 days
Language Requirements
Required
Russian, English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Translate YUNGA website content from English into Russian
- Translate assigned Challenge Badges on sustainable-development topics
- Ensure translations are concise and suitable for intended audiences
- Apply FAO communications guidance to translated materials
- Complete an allocated workload of approximately 130 to 140 pages
Role Requirements
- Native Russian 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.