English to Arabic translation (approx. 3000 words) of a report on a country session of the CRC Committee
Translate and proofread a report into Arabic
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Overview
Translate and proofread a report into Arabic
You have:
- Native Arabic speaker with fluency in English.
- Ability to translate a document from English to Arabic accurately.
- 6-10 hours of work per week for 2 weeks.
- Applicants may be requested to submit a short test translation as part of the selection process.
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The session reports are published on Child Rights Connect website as part of our publications and advocacy tools. They will be very useful for civil society organisations engaging in the reporting process of the Committee on the Rights of the Child. We are looking for 1 volunteer to translate and proofread the report into Arabic.
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
We work to advance the sustained protection, promotion and fulfillment of children’s rights across the world, as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. We do this in direct collaboration with children human rights defenders, including children themselves, using UN human rights mechanisms to ensure positive long-term impact at every level. During its sessions, the Committee on the Rights of the Child conducts dialogue with the States who have ratified the Convention and/or its Optional Protocols in order to assess progress and shortfalls in their implementation. Child Rights Connect follows all the sessions and produces its own summary country reports, highlighting reporting status, main issues discussed and main recommendations included in the Concluding Observations. 1 volunteer needed
Volunteers: 1 needed
6-10 hours per week / 2 weeks
Level of fluency in Arabic: native speaker. Ability to translate a document from English to Arabic with accuracy and technical terminology. As part of the selection process, applicants may be requested to submit a short test translation.
Global
- English, Arabic
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to translate a challenging document? | This helps assess your experience and skills in handling difficult translations. | Provide a specific example, detailing the challenges faced and how you overcame them. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and maintain the technical terminology in your translations? | This question evaluates your approach to translation and understanding of the subject matter. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage your time effectively when working on translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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