JOB DESCRIPTION

Mission and objectives

The mission of the World Health Organization (WHO) is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable, through the following key objectives: Ensuring that everyone has access to the highest possible level of health, regardless of their social or economic background. Strengthening health systems by providing technical guidance, developing health policies, and supporting countries in their implementation. Responding to health emergencies by assisting countries in preventing, preparing for, and effectively responding to outbreaks and health crises. Combating communicable and non-communicable diseases by promoting prevention, treatment programs, and healthy lifestyles. Improving access to essential medicines and vaccines, ensuring their quality, safety, and effectiveness. Enhancing global health security through collaboration with governments and partner organizations to monitor and address health threats. In Mauritania, WHO is committed to supporting the national health system, improving access to healthcare products and services, and ensuring an effective response to humanitarian and health crises,

Context

This assignment consists of the translation from English to Chinese of a funding proposal developed by WHO Mauritania. The proposal is intended for submission to the Government of China through its official development cooperation channel. The translation must ensure accuracy, consistency of technical terminology, and a formal, diplomatic tone suitable for official communication with a governmental institution. Cultural sensitivity and familiarity with public health and development cooperation vocabulary are essential for the success of this task.

Task Description

The online volunteer will be responsible for providing a complete and accurate translation of the funding proposal document from English to Chinese. The document is approximately 35 pages and includes a narrative proposal, budget justification, logical framework, and several technical annexes (5 annexes). Key responsibilities include: Translating the full content of the proposal with attention to technical terminology related to public health, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and international development. Ensuring that the tone remains formal, diplomatic, and aligned with official communications addressed to a government entity. Preserving the formatting and structure of the original document where relevant. Conducting a final quality check to ensure linguistic and conceptual accuracy. The final translated document must be ready for submission to Chinese governmental authorities, and thus requires the highest level of linguistic precision and contextual understanding.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements