English to French translation (4350 words) on Inclusive Social Protection

Translate and proofread a child-friendly report into French

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Overview

Translate and proofread a child-friendly report into French

You have:

  • Fluency in French as a native speaker.
  • Ability to translate documents from English to French accurately.
  • Available from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 July.

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There is this draft child-friendly report of OHCHR on inclusive social protection to translate from English to French (4350 words). We need this translation in order to consult children from all over the world to provide inputs to this report. This report is a child friendlw version of the High's Commissioner report presented during the Human Rights Council in 2023. We are looking for a volunteer to translate and proofread the report into French.

There is this draft child-friendly report of OHCHR on inclusive social protection to translate from English to French (4350 words). We need this translation in order to consult children from all over the world to provide inputs to this report. This report is a child friendlw version of the High's Commissioner report presented during the Human Rights Council in 2023. We are looking for a volunteer to translate and proofread the report into French.

The volunteer will have to be avalaible from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 July to perform this task. Please only apply if you are avalaible on this timeframe.

Level of fluency in French: native speaker. Ability to translate a document from English to French with accuracy and technical terminology.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in translating documents, particularly in legal or human rights contexts? This helps assess your relevant experience and understanding of the subject matter. Highlight specific projects or documents you've translated and the outcomes.
What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in translation? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to maintaining fidelity in translation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle technical terminology in a translation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What would you do if you came across a phrase you were unsure how to translate? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that the translated text is suitable for a child-friendly audience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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