English to German translation and proofreading of our " Switzerland: the Law and FGM" report (7 pages)
Translate and proofread report from English to German
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Overview
Translate and proofread report from English to German
You have:
- Proficiency in (Swiss) German at native-speaker level.
- Fluency in English.
- Essential experience in translation from English to German.
- At least one area of expertise in International Law, FGM/C, Women's Health, or Gender, or Human Rights preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, especially in criminal law, is important.
Contract
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For the unprecedented series of The Law and FGM reports across Africa, 28 Too Many received the Trustlaw's Collaboration Award in 2018 and the Best Collaboration Initiative Award at the Lawyermag Awards in 2019. 28 Too Many / Orchid Project have just launched the European series of The Law and FGM reports and are looking at translating them into the relevant national languages.
Translate or proof read a 7 page report all related to female genital mutilation / cutting, criminal law terminology and international conventions into German. 3 volunteers will be selected and will be given access to our home-made glossary. Coordination will be managed by 28 Too Many / Orchid Project, direct communication will take place via email (please check your junk inbox). Two weeks will be given to each volunteer, with a possible margin if needed.
(Swiss) German proficiency at native-speaker level, fluent in English. Experience in translation from English to German is essential and at least one of the following areas of expertise is preferred: International Law, Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), Women’s Health and/or Gender, or Human Rights. Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology will be a deciding factor, especially criminal law. Please give details of previous work with application. Applicants may be asked to translate a short paragraph as part of the selection process.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translating legal documents? | This question helps assess your familiarity with complex legal terminology. | Highlight specific projects or documents you have translated, focusing on your understanding of legal terms. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure the accuracy of your translations? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to maintaining translation quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle terminology that does not have a direct translation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you know about current issues regarding female genital mutilation in Switzerland? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenging translation you completed? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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