English to French translation/proofreading of an information bulletin
Translate and proofread an information bulletin from English to French
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Overview
Translate and proofread an information bulletin from English to French
You have:
- Native speaker level of French required.
- Experience translating professional-level publications from English into French.
- Academic background or work experience in international affairs, journalism or related fields desirable.
- Availability of 6-10 hours per week for 1 week.
Contract
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Volunteers will be paired in groups of two. Each volunteer will be tasked to translate one half of an approximately 7000-word document from English to French and proofread the other half, to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the text. The document will consist of latest news, features and recent developments in UN meetings on illicit small arms. Communication with volunteers and submission of the final product will be done by email. Previous issues of the Information Bulletin can be found https://www.un.org/disarmament/2020/06/28/information-bulletin-issue-no-....
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
To enhance communication between the UN Secretariat and Member States’ national focal points working on small arms-related issues, the Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) issues a bi-annual information bulletin. The bulletin is a compilation of news and stories on recent developments in UN meetings on illicit small arms. The translated version of the bulletin ensures greater inclusiveness and increased effectiveness of UNODA’s work. The Bulletin is being published in three languages: English, French and Spanish.
Volunteers: 4 needed
6-10 hours per week / 1 weeks
The online volunteers should have native speaker level of French with experience translating professional-level publications from English into French. Academic background and/or work experience in international affairs, journalism or related fields is desirable and will be considered an asset.
Global
- English, French
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging translation you have worked on and how you approached it? | This question assesses your problem-solving skills and translation approach. | Discuss a specific example that highlights your skills and techniques in translation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy and consistency in translations? | The interviewer wants to understand your methodology in maintaining quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback or revisions on your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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