UNV: Translation of capacity building materials from English to Portuguese (Brazil) – Brasília

Organization Mission

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. Read more about the added value of UNV, UN Volunteers and volunteerism https://www.unv.org/Added-value-UNV-UN-Volunteers-and-volunteerism.

Context

UNV provides UN Volunteers’ capacity building and learning opportunities through a mechanism called the Capacity Development and Learning Facility (CDLF). As part of the CDLF activities for 2026, UNV Brazil organized a two-day workshop focused on Effective Communication skills for serving UN Volunteers in the PISTA project (Programa Parque de Inovação Social, Tecnológica e Ambiental). The workshop will take place on 6th and 7th of July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The CDLF’s Effective Communication workshop is designed to help UN Volunteers build strong, confident communication skills. Through hands-on strategies and real-life examples, the course teaches communicating with clarity and professionalism, navigating diverse cultural communication styles, delivering impactful messages in public speaking settings, and giving and receiving feedback with confidence and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking two native-level Brazilian Portuguese speakers to translate communication training materials as part of UNV’s capacity building initiatives. The task involves translating content for linguistic accuracy, clarity, and natural phrasing to ensure the Portuguese versions of our training materials meet high quality standards. The products to be translated include presentations, facilitators’ guides, and activity handouts, among other documents.

Required Skills and Experience

Essential:
Native level proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese, with excellent command of spelling, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic expression.
Strong English comprehension, sufficient to compare original English text with the Portuguese translation, to ensure a smooth read not a literal translation.
Experience in translation (professional or volunteer experience both acceptable).
High attention to detail, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accuracy across all documents.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate questions or clarifications as needed.

Desirable:
Previous experience translating materials for international organizations, NGOs, or academic environments.