English to Portuguese Proofreading of a Nature for Development Case Study
Help proofread a case study translated from English to Portuguese.
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Overview
Help proofread a case study translated from English to Portuguese.
You have:
- Professional translation experience is required.
- Portuguese must be the native language of the candidate.
- A general understanding of global development and environmental issues is important.
Contract
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UNDP’s Global Programme on Nature for Development brings together 3 different initiatives under one program – the Equator Initiative, the National Biodiversity Initiative, and the Global Forest Initiative – in order to identify, foster, showcase and celebrate nature-based solutions that help achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at local, national and international levels. Equator Prize case studies support a network of local sustainable development solutions. Case studies translated into communities' local language(s) advances recognition of these solution. Equator Prize translated case studies help us conduct more effective multi-stakeholder dialogues to accelerate forest action.
We are looking for an Online Volunteer to help proofread a 15-page case study translated from English to Portuguese. The case study will be sent via email to the selected volunteer.
We are looking for a candidate with professional translation experience and Portuguese as their native language. A general understanding of global development and environmental issues is also important.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with translation projects similar to this one. | This question assesses your relevant experience in translation work. | Provide examples of past translation projects, focusing on nature or development topics. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and clarity in your proofreading work? | The interviewer wants to understand your proofreading methods. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you foresee when translating and proofreading this case study? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide examples of how you handle feedback on your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is understanding environmental issues important for this translation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage tight deadlines in translation work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain the original tone and style during translation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you use for translation and proofreading? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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