Online Translation Support for UNV China
Support the translation of vital documents for UNV China.
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Overview
Support the translation of vital documents for UNV China.
You have:
- Master's degree (or currently enrolled) in International relations, public administration, English, Communication or related field.
- Experience in translation from English to Chinese and Chinese to English.
- Passion to promote volunteerism.
- Working experience in international organizations is an asset.
Contract
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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. To that end, UNV China Field Unit (FU) is seeking the support of Online Volunteers in translating partnership documents that are essential for UNV China FU ongoing activities and operations.
UNV China FU is looking for 2 motivated and professional Online Volunteers to support us in translation of a working document.
The selected Online Volunteers are required to produce translations from Chinese to English and English to Chinese of concept notes, reports and other documents needed. Approximately, the Online Volunteers are expected to translate 2000-3000 words per week from the abovementioned documents. The documents are related to UNV's partnership with Chinese partners to facilitate the successful implementation of activities and daily operation work.
- A master's degree (or currently enroll in) in International relations, public administration, English, Communication or other related field.
- Have translation experiences (EN-ZH; ZH-EN)
- Have passion to act for promotion of volunteerism.
- Working experience in international organizations is an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a previous translation project you worked on? | This helps assess your relevant experience in translation work. | Provide details about the documents you translated and the challenges you faced. |
| Why do you want to work with UN Volunteers specifically? | This assesses your motivation and alignment with the organization's goals. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle tight deadlines when translating documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a cultural nuance you encountered while translating? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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