Tender for Editing and Translators Consultant Roster for Ilo ...

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Purchaser : INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO)
Address: International Labour Organization (Ilo)
City: New Delhi
District: New Delhi
State: Delhi (NCT)
Pin: 110001
Tel/Fax: 1-800-419-4632, 91-79-40007533
Country: India
Email: info@ungm.org
Website: www.ungm.org

Tender's Details

Editing and Translators Consultant Roster for ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi The ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi seeks to enlist experienced consultants and agencies in its roster for various communications activities.Overall scope of workEdit documents with discretion and good judgment in a way that makes them clear and understandable to all. From the expert editorial review, it is expected that there will be a reduction in the size of documents, resulting in savings associated with the translation of the documents to relevant UN languages.  Editor and proof-readerEditors and proofreaders who have experience withworking on journals, academic papers, reports, and technical publications related (but not limited) to labour and employment issues. Those with experience in editing and proofreading for other UN agencies are also encouraged to apply. Specific scope of work Edit texts of a specialized or technical nature to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with the ILO standards, policy and practice, following the ILO House Style. Ensure that material adheres to established editorial standards and conforms with the ILO policy and practices. Ensure that phraseology and terminology are correct and that the style is appropriate to the audience. Verify the accuracy of facts, figures, references, etc., through research, reference sources and consultation. Identify unclear or ambiguous statements for consideration by the author. Citations and references are to be done in accordance with the ILO House Style.   Eligibility: A university degree in journalism/editing and/or related areas of social sciences (English, Publishing, Media Studies, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, History) is required. Minimum five years editing academic papers, reports and journals related (but not limited) to labour rights issues. Minimum eight years of editing experience if working with other UN agencies/publishing houses, with demonstrated work in non-fiction if working with a publishing house. Translation for UN agencies, iNGOs and funding institutions will be an asset. Journalists, academics and researchers with relevant ILO subject matter expertise with strong editing and proofreading skills are encouraged to apply. Great attention to detail is required.   Qualified candidates are requested to send the following: 5 samples of recent work relevant and/or related to the ILO's mandate. Reports, policy briefs, journal articles and comprehensive media toolkits are to be submitted, preferably in track-change mode, to gauge the applicant's skills. Short articles and social media posts are not to be submitted for this consultancy roster. Curriculum Vitae 3 references Rate card in INR (if applicable) Geographic scope: India/home-based applicants are to note that this roster is for the India office, and the payment will be made in INR/according to Indian-market standards.   Evaluation: Candidates will be assessed by the quality of their submissions: Language easily understood by specialist and general audiences; clarity of content and tone Spelling and grammar Consistency in formatting Punctuation   To apply: Apply here: https://bit.ly/3jQUl1O Last date: 10 March 2024   TranslatorTranslators who have experience with translating journals, academic papers, reports, and technical publications from English to regional Indian languages. Those with experience translating documents for other UN agencies in India are also encouraged to apply. Specific scope of work Translates, subject to revision, documentscovering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the ILO. Identifies new terminology material and submits it for consideration of the revisers. Suggest appropriate language, keeping in mind the intended audience of the document. Languages: Hindi (Other Indian languages please specify in theGoogle Form) Eligibility: A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status required in language, linguistics, or translation. Demonstrated work experience in language and linguistics, both in English and the translation language. Minimum five years translating technical documents and non-fiction books. Translation for UN agencies, iNGOs and funding institutions will be an asset. Journalists, academics and researchers with relevant ILO subject matter expertise and strong translation skills are encouraged to apply. Great attention to detail is required Qualified candidates are requested to send the following: 3-5 samples of recent work, relevant and/or related to the ILO's mandate. Reports, brochures, leaflets, articles/press releases to be submitted, with each of the PDFs having the English/source document first and the translated document in thefollowing pages to assess the quality of the work. Curriculum Vitae 3 references Rate card in INR (if applicable) Geographic scope: India/home-based applicants are to note that this roster is for the India office, and the payment will be made in INR/according to Indian-market standards.  Evaluation: Candidates will be assessed by the quality of their submissions: English submission and source-language submission will be reviewed together Language easily understood by specialist and general audiences; clarity of content and tone Spelling and grammar Consistency in formatting Punctuation     To apply: Apply here: https://bit.ly/3X61Kco Last date: 10 March 2024
Publish Date: 27-Feb-2024
UN Orgnization: INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO)
Type of Notice: Request for proposal