Individual Contractor - eLearning - Spanish Translation
Provide high-quality translation services for eLearning.
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Overview
Provide high-quality translation services for eLearning.
You have:
- 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.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of English to German translation is required.
- Fluency in English and German are required.
- Knowledge of any other UN official language is an advantage.
- Work experience with Trados is desirable.
Result of Service The individual contractor will be translating scripts and other information from the original English version into German 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 13 working days (between 12 October to 1 November 2022)
Duties and Responsibilities The purpose of this assignment is to provide high-quality translation services and proof reading of scripts from English into German.
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 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of English to German translation, 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 English and German are required. Knowledge of any other UN official 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 a challenging translation project you worked on? | The interviewer seeks to understand your problem-solving skills and translation experience. | Discuss a specific project, your challenges, the steps you took, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your translations? | This question assesses your attention to detail and quality control methods. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you use for translation and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage tight deadlines in your translation work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you handled feedback on your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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