Individual Contractor - eLearning - Arabic Translation

Provide high-quality translation from English to Arabic for eLearning.

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UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Tuesday 28 Jun 2022 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide high-quality translation from English to Arabic for eLearning.

You have:

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in language is required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in English to Arabic translation work is required.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
  • Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
  • Experience with Trados is desirable.

Result of Service The individual contractor will be translating scripts and other information from the original English version into Arabic that pertain to and are in the support of the UNODC Global eLearning Programme. Translated documents will be delivered by email, using the same format as the original document.

Work Location Home based

Expected duration 39 working days (22 July – 15 September 2022).

Duties and Responsibilities The purpose of this assignment is to provide high-quality translation services and proof reading of scripts from English into Arabic.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: - An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in language, is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: - A minimum of 1 year of professional experience, with a proven track record on English to Arabic translation work, is required. - Work experience with Trados, is desirable.

Language: - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in Arabic and in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language, is an advantage.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with English to Arabic translation? This assesses the candidate's practical experience in translation. Highlight specific projects and challenges faced during translation.
What tools do you use for translation and why? This evaluates familiarity with translation technologies. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure accuracy in your translations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenging translation you completed? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback on your translations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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