French and Spanish editors
Revise and edit translations for CMS Secretariat documents.
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Overview
Revise and edit translations for CMS Secretariat documents.
You have:
- Native level command of French is essential.
- Native level command of Spanish is essential.
- Demonstrated experience working with large documents, focusing on attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Experience in the translation or publications field is desirable.
- Past experience with CMS is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of terminology used in the UN, UNEP, and CMS Secretariat.
Contract
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Result of Service
High quality and accurate revision and editing of documents in support of the CMS Secretariat.
Work Location
Remote
Expected duration
2 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The individual contractors will support the CMS Secretariat in revising the French and Spanish translation of several Resolutions adopted during the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP14), which took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in February 2024. Specific tasks and responsibilities • Revise and edit the existing French translation of 23 Resolutions amended by the COP (approx.70000 words) • Revise and edit the existing Spanish translation of 10 new Resolutions adopted by the COP and 23 Resolutions amended by the COP (approx. 91000 words).
Qualifications/special skills
Native level command of French and/or Spanish is essential. Demonstrated experience working with large documents, with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Experience in the translation or publications field is desirable. Past experience with CMS is a highly desirable.Knowledge of terminology used in the UN, UNEP and the CMS Secretariat.
Languages
Native level command of French and/or Spanish is essential.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to edit a large document under a tight deadline? | This question assesses your experience with document editing and time management. | Provide a detailed example of a past project, highlighting your process and outcomes. |
| What approaches do you take to ensure accuracy in your translations? | The interviewer is looking for specific methods that help you maintain high quality in your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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