Interpretation Support W-C Africa Regional Workshop – Biodiversity & Ecosystems

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Context

The Regional Trialogue for Central and West Africa, organized by the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net), is scheduled in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, from 11-13 June 2024.
BES-Net, a collaborative initiative of UNDP, UNEP-WCMC, and UNESCO, aims to synergize the efforts of scientists, policymakers, and practitioners towards biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of ecosystem services. Since its inception in 2016, BES-Net has been instrumental in promoting institutional coordination and capacity building across more than 20 countries, leveraging Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) assessments to inform and inspire national and regional conservation strategies.
This Trialogue event embodies BES-Net’s vision of a future where the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable ecosystem management are fundamental to human well-being and planetary resilience. It represents an essential platform for dialogue, aimed at fostering tangible biodiversity solutions and strategic actions that reflect a deep commitment to inclusivity and sustainability. Through facilitating these critical conversations, BES-Net continues to build upon its foundational work, ensuring that diverse voices, especially those of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, are integral to shaping a nature-positive future.

Task description

We are seeking 1 dedicated online volunteer with strong bilingual skills (French and English) and a passion for fostering inclusive communication within the framework of a significant regional workshop focused on biodiversity and sustainable ecosystem services in Central and West Africa. This opportunity is a chance to contribute to important conservation efforts and to work closely with the event organizing team from the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net).
Responsibilities:
Provide live interpretation services for one English-speaking BES-Net team member during the event to facilitate seamless cross-lingual interviews with French-speaking participants.
Translate or edit captions of video interviews captured during the workshop.
Estimated Workload:
The volunteer is expected to provide real-time interpretation services during the workshop dates and to translate or edit captions of 6-8 short video interviews captured during the workshop.
Growth Opportunity:
This assignment will offer the volunteer the chance to build valuable connections with participating stakeholders and organizing team members and enhance their understanding of global biodiversity conservation efforts.