Arabic/English/French Translation of 2 seflpaced courses in support of FemWise-Africa
Assist in translating and proofreading courses for FemWise-Africa
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Overview
Assist in translating and proofreading courses for FemWise-Africa
You have:
- Previous experience in translation for French-Arabic and Arabic-French.
- Knowledge of African Union (AU) terminology.
- Knowledge of United Nations (UN) terminology.
- Knowledge related to mediation, negotiation, and multitrack diplomacy.
- Experience in translation for international organizations is desirable.
Contract
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Custodians of Peace has been conceptualized by UNITAR upon request of the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union. The creation and activation of FemWise-Africa in 2017 constitutes an ambitious attempt on the part of the African Union to institutionalize African women’s good mediation and conflict prevention practices from the grassroots level upwards, and to create entry points for female community leaders and peacemakers to more effectively access and take part in peace processes. Against this backdrop, the overall project will systematically develop the capacities of African women from a variety of backgrounds to effectively take part in mediation and conflict prevention efforts across the African continent.
We are looking for 5 volunteers who will be available to translate and proofread 2 virtual self-paced course curriculums in support of the FemWise-Africa Network. Weekly tasks are estimated to 4000 words for translation and 30 pages for proofreading and editing. Volunteers will be expected to complete tasks with the utmost professionalism and deadlines for all tasks will be mutually agreed upon.
Previous experience in translation (French-Arabic and Arabic-French); Knowledge of the African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) terminology and terminology related to mediation, negotiation, early warning and multitrack diplomacy is preferred. Furthermore, previous experience in translation for international organizations is desirable.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you faced a challenging translation task? | This assesses your problem-solving skills in translation scenarios. | Share a specific example and how you handled the difficulty. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of your translations? | The interviewer wants to understand your methods and tools for maintaining quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use when dealing with complex terminology? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage deadlines while maintaining quality in your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked with any translation teams or collaborations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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