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Phase 6-Monitoring, collecting and summarizing news articles for UN RCO Suriname

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Monitor and summarize news articles for the UN in Suriname

Monitor, collect, summarize, and translate news articles from reputable sources to understand perceptions of the UN and its work, identify risks and opportunities, and inform decision-making. This role supports the UN's positioning as a crucial partner in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in Suriname.

Why This Role?

Directly contribute to the UN's work in Suriname and receive feedback and recognition for your contributions

Key Responsibilities

  • Track and gather relevant news reports daily from designated local, regional, and international sources
  • Translate news articles from Dutch to English while maintaining the original context and meaning
  • Provide clear and concise summaries of news reports, highlighting key developments
  • Coordinate closely with team members to ensure comprehensive coverage and avoid duplication
  • Submit daily reports by 1:00 PM (Suriname time) to the designated focal point

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, languages, or a related field preferred
  • At least one year of relevant experience in public relations, communications, writing/editing, translation, or a related field
  • Strong research, monitoring, and summarizing skills
  • Proven ability to translate from Dutch to English while maintaining the original context and meaning
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of translations, summaries, and written output

Required Skills

translationresearchcommunicationjournalismdutchenglishnews monitoringsummarizingattention to detail

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Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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United Nations Office of the Resident Coordinator (RCO) in Suriname is seeking 5 Online Volunteers who, under the immediate supervision of the RCO, will support with day-to-day monitoring, collecting, summarizing, and translating of news articles from reputable news sources.…

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Company
UNRCO SUR
Job Type
part time
Location
Remote · Countries not stated
Seniority
mid
PostedNewNew & verified
Oct 30, 2026

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