Digital Media Translator/Editor – Arabic
Beirut
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Beirut
- Grade: Volunteer - National Specialist - Locally recruited Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Translations and Languages
- Documentation and Information Management
- Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
- Marketing (Digital, Advertisement, Brand, Promotion)
- Closing Date: 2025-03-03
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The UNEP Reginal Office for West Asia is located in Beirut, Lebanon.
Context
The UN Volunteer will be based at the UNEP Office in Beirut and work under the supervision of the Regional Communications officer. The role of the UN Volunteer is that of an expert in translations from English to Arabic and a digital specialist in both web and social media.
Task description
The UN Volunteer will perform the following functions:
Web
- Ensures relevant content, such as stories, press releases, select speeches and publications, is translated from English to Arabic and posted in a timely manner;
- Proofreads all content posted on the Arabic language website;
- Updates content on UNEP Arabic website.
Social Media
- Carries out social media strategy and execution plans for Arabic-speaking audiences;
- Translates social media content from English to Arabic, including videos and graphics;
- Maintains UNEP Arabic language social media channels, posting relevant and timely content and engaging with Arabic-speaking audiences;
- Promotes UNEP’s work and messages to Arabic language stakeholders via support to communications and outreach activities;
- Reviews statistics and analytics and adjusts/adapts content strategy to maximize reach.
Support
- Support requests from Executive Director related to Arabic-language audiences and her official travel;
- Stay abreast of rapidly changing technological advancements related to digital platforms and translation methods;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Web
- Ensures relevant content, such as stories, press releases, select speeches and publications, is translated from English to Arabic and posted in a timely manner;
- Proofreads all content posted on the Arabic language website;
- Updates content on UNEP Arabic website.
Social Media
- Carries out social media strategy and execution plans for Arabic-speaking audiences;
- Translates social media content from English to Arabic, including videos and graphics;
- Maintains UNEP Arabic language social media channels, posting relevant and timely content and engaging with Arabic-speaking audiences;
- Promotes UNEP’s work and messages to Arabic language stakeholders via support to communications and outreach activities;
- Reviews statistics and analytics and adjusts/adapts content strategy to maximize reach.
Support
- Support requests from Executive Director related to Arabic-language audiences and her official travel;
- Stay abreast of rapidly changing technological advancements related to digital platforms and translation methods;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.