United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN), grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Job Summary: UN Women Uganda is currently engaging with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Uganda and is required to submit key project documents, including a Concept Note and related attachments, in Chinese (Mandarin).

The Concept Note focuses on strengthening the agency, protection, and economic empowerment of adolescent girls and young women in Uganda, in line with shared priorities on women’s empowerment and South–South cooperation.

To meet these requirements and ensure a high-quality submission, UN Women Uganda is seeking an online Volunteer to support the translation of the Concept Note and related project documents from English into Chinese (Mandarin). The translated documents will be used for official donor engagement and submission purposes and must accurately reflect the technical content, strategic framing, and UN communication standards of the original documents.

Through this assignment, the online Volunteer will contribute directly to UN Women’s resource mobilization efforts and gain practical experience in translating donor-facing programme documents within a UN and international development context.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Translation and Interpretation

Task description

The online Volunteer will support the translation of a Concept Note and related project documents from English into Chinese (Mandarin). The Volunteer will translate one Concept Note and a limited number of related annexes.
The Volunteer will ensure that all translations are accurate, clear, and consistent, while preserving the original meaning, tone, and technical content of the Concept Note.
The estimated workload is expected to include the translation of approximately 40 pages over the assignment period.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and excellent command of written English.
Excellent attention to detail and consistency, ensuring alignment with original meaning, tone, and structure.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple revisions in coordination with programme teams.
Proven experience translating Concept Notes, proposals, or project documents in development context is an asset.
Familiarity with UN or international organization formats and writing styles is an asset.
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Chinese, Level: Fluent, Required

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested qualified candidates must apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 13th February 2026

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience required