Brazilian Portuguese proofreading of UN Biodiversity Lab documents
Support proofreading of UN Biodiversity Lab documents
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Overview
Support proofreading of UN Biodiversity Lab documents
You have:
- Native-level knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese
- Fluency in English
- Professional experience in translation is an advantage
- Familiarity with environmental and spatial data science is an advantage
Contract
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The UNDP Nature for Development team is looking for an online volunteer to support proofreading of 4 documents for the UN Biodiversity Lab (UNBL) website in Brazilian Portuguese. The UNBL is a platform that contains over 400 of the world’s best global data layers on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainable development, enabling decision-makers and policymakers to access essential global data, upload national datasets, and calculate dynamic indicators for any area of interest - all without any background in remote sensing and GIS.
The UNDP Nature for Development team is looking for an online volunteer to conduct Brazilian Portuguese proofreading of key UNBL documentation. Tasks will include liaising with the core team via email and proofreading 4 Word documents of around 30-35 pages each that have already been translated to Brazilian Portuguese. The online volunteer will have the opportunity to build connections with the Nature for Development team at UNDP and learn about the ways in which spatial data can support the achievement of countries’ sustainable development goals.
Application is open for all nationalities with a preference for candidates with experience in translation work. Candidates should have a native-level knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese and fluency in English. Professional experience in translation will be considered an advantage. Familiarity with environmental and/or spatial data science will be considered an advantage.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with proofreading and what techniques you use? | The interviewer wants to assess your proofreading skills and strategies. | Discuss specific proofreading methods and examples of documents you've worked on. |
| How do you handle feedback from team members during a proofreading process? | This question evaluates your communication and collaboration skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to ensure accuracy in translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've adapted content for different audiences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is it important to understand the subject matter when proofreading documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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