Mission and objectivesThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, supporting their own solutions to development challenges and developing national and local capacities that will help them achieve human development and the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated on three main focus areas: Sustainable development Democratic governance and peacebuilding Climate and disaster resilience UNDP helps countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we promote gender equality and the protection of human rights. UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
ContextThe Inclusive Growth Unit in the UNDP Regional Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean is requesting support to translate into French the toolkits of the Growing Your Business and the Supplier Development Programme methodologies, which are part of the SDG Value Chain Programme. These methodologies have been transferred to Spanish and English-speaking countries, and their demand is growing globally. The support we are requesting will allow us to increase the reach and impact of the Programme. The UNDP's SDG Value Chains Programme in Latin America and the Caribbean offers integrated solutions for the private sector, governments, and development partners to foster MSMEs incubation and acceleration, through a demand-driven approach towards more inclusive and sustainable economies. The programme has been implemented in more than 15 countries. It is demand-driven and functions through a consultant training and accreditation system as well as an online monitoring and follow-up system.
Task DescriptionWe are seeking 1 Online Volunteer to support us by translating from English to French the toolkits of the Growing your Business and the Supplier Development Programme methodologies, which are part of the SDG Value Chains Programme. To this end, the Online Volunteer is asked: - To translate the toolkits, which include Excel matrices and Word documents, into French. - Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our guidelines, and fits the audience. The selected Online Volunteer will be provided with the toolkits in English and will receive guidance on the context, target audience, as well as other guidance as needed. The Online Volunteer will have the opportunity to build connections with the Inclusive Growth team at the RBLAC and learn about the ways in which the translated product contributes to increasing the outreach of our landmark programme.
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