English to French Translator
Translate reports and presentations from English to French
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Overview
Translate reports and presentations from English to French
You have:
- Minimum of two years of proven experience in English-French translation.
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in languages, translation or in a suitably relevant field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Contract
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ECA is implementing the Capacity Building for Gender Statistics and Monitoring Systems Project in Burundi, Mozambique, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe. The project, which covers 2022 through 2025, is being implemented jointly by the African Centre for Statistics and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Section. As part of the project, a situation analysis report on the gender monitoring and reporting system has been prepared for each country. The translated report will be reviewed at a meeting scheduled for 10-14 March 2025.
The ultimate objective of the consultancy is to translate the situation analysis report for Burundi and six PowerPoint presentations from English to French.
We are looking for 6 Online Volunteers who have a minimum of two years of proven experience in English-French translation. The task will include the following responsibilities: • translate the situation analysis report for Burundi from English to French; and • translate six PowerPoint presentations from English to French.
The average estimated workload is expected to include roughly reviewing 5-7 documents (these can include scientific articles, studies etc.) over the course of the assignment duration.
Candidate(s) should have a minimum of two years of proven experience in English-French translation. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in languages, translation or in a suitably relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your translation process for complex texts? | This question assesses your approach to ensuring accuracy and consistency in translations. | Discuss your methods for understanding the source text and your strategies for maintaining context in the target language. |
| Tell us about a challenging translation project you completed and how you handled it. | The interviewer wants to evaluate your problem-solving skills and adaptability in translation work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that nuances of meaning are preserved in your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or resources do you use to assist in your translation work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach translating cultural references and idioms? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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