English to Italian translation and proofreading of our " Switzerland: the Law and FGM" report (7 pages)
Translate and proofread report from English to Italian.
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Overview
Translate and proofread report from English to Italian.
You have:
- Italian proficiency at native-speaker level, fluent in English.
- Experience in translation from English to Italian is essential.
- 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.
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 Italian. 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.
Italian proficiency at native-speaker level, fluent in English. Experience in translation from English to Italian 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 legal translation? | This question helps assess your familiarity with legal language and context in translation. | Share specific examples of legal documents or topics you have translated, emphasizing terminology accuracy. |
| Why is understanding female genital mutilation (FGM) important for this role? | The interviewer wants to understand your awareness of FGM's significance in the context of the work being done. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in translation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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