Translation of Study on Geopolitics in the Sahel, Online

Job Description

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) is a political mission managed by the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). UNOWAS has the responsibility for preventive diplomacy, good offices and political mediation and facilitation efforts in West Africa and the Sahel. UNOWAS also works to consolidate peace and democratic governance in countries emerging from conflict or political crises. UNOWAS works closely with the African Union, ECOWAS, the Mano River Union, the Lake Chad Basin Commission, the Gulf of Guinea Commission, the G5 Sahel, as well as other regional partners to support regional solutions to cross-cutting threats to peace and security, such as terrorism and violent extremism, transnational organized crime, piracy and maritime insecurity. UNOWAS assists regional institutions and member states to enhance their capacities to promote good governance and respect for the rule of law, human rights and the mainstreaming of gender in conflict prevention. UNOWAS leads the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, endorsed by the Security Council in June 2013. The strategy includes a range of programs and initiatives in the areas of Governance, Security and Resilience.

The study is on the impact of geopolitics on peace and prosperity in the Sahel. It is the outcome of desk and field research in 5 countries in the West Africa and Sahel region. This study was commissioned by the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel Steering Committee and is to be treated as confidential.

Responsibilities

We are seeking the help of 2 online volunteers for a Translation of document from French to English. The document is 12o pages long. One online volunteer will translate the document and the second one will do the proof-reading. The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with the document in the original language and will receive guidance as needed.

Experience Requirements

Fluent in both French and English Hold a Master's Degree Familiar with the West Africa and Sahel political and security dynamics;