Edit Translation of Toolbox on Gender Equality Seal
Edit the translation of the Gender Equality Seal toolbox documents
Overview
Edit the translation of the Gender Equality Seal toolbox documents
You have:
- Native Thai speaker
- Fluency in English
- Familiarity with technical terms related to Gender equality and social inclusion
- Previous translation experience
Contract
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UNDP, together with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration BMA in Thailand, are implementing the UNDP, together with interested Public Institutions in Thailand, intends to roll out the Gender Equality Seal in Public Institutions as a tool to support and recognize the efforts made by public institutions towards the achievement of substantive equality between all genders. The Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions is the culmination of the efforts made in the implementation of Public Management Systems for Institutionalization and Gender Mainstreaming.
The Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions recognizes the efforts made by institutions at three levels. First, in the degree of political commitment to gender issues inside and outside the institution. Second, in the management of the public policy cycle in all its phases, from planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation. And third, in its own organizational and institutional management, enabling the integration of the gender perspective in all its areas and levels.
Based on the above mentioned, UNDP Thailand is seeking to collaborate with an Online Volunteer with expertise in translation and editing to support in translating of the Gender Equality Seal in Public Institutions toolbox to facilitate the national institution use and compliance with the program benchmarks and requirements. These translated documents will allow the public institution to gain clarity on the required information’s/ commitments from their side, and will also provide implementation guidance to effectively implement the program. Thailand will progress in achieving SDG 5 With its own public institution ability to provide more inclusive services to the public.
We are seeking an Online Volunteer to support us by editing the translation of the toolbox documents on Gender Equality Seal for Public institutions program. To this end the Online Volunteer is asked: - To edit the translation of the document, - Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience.
The selected Online Volunteer will be provided with the document in the original language and will receive guidance on the target audience and our communications guidelines as well as other guidance as needed.
The Online Volunteer will have the opportunity to build connections with the Gender Equality and Social inclusion team at UNDP Thailand Country Office (CO) and learn about the ways in which the translated product contributes to advancement of gender equality and social inclusion in Thailand, and support public institutions to provide inclusive services to the population.
The candidate should be native in Thai and fluent in English. Familiarity with technical terms related to Gender equality and social inclusion will be considered an advantage. Previous translation experience is considered an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translation and editing? | This question aims to assess your relevant experience in the field. | Highlight specific instances where you translated documents and your role in editing them. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and clarity in your translations? | The interviewer wants to know your methods to maintain translation quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of gender equality and social inclusion? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked on documents similar to the Gender Equality Seal toolbox? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you adapt your translation for different audiences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |