Proof read standard emails translated from English to Spanish

Proof-read AI translated emails from English to Spanish.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Monday 15 May 2023 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Proof-read AI translated emails from English to Spanish.

You have:

  • Candidates should be native in Spanish and fluent in English.
  • Familiarity with technical terms related to the UN and recruitment will be considered an advantage.
  • Previous translation experience is considered an asset.
  • Proof-read 5 template emails.

Contract

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UNV has a goal to provide all UVP content in 3 official UN languages, English, French and Spanish. This assignment contributes to this goal.

We are seeking 1 Online Volunteers to support us by proof-reading a standard email templates that were AI translated from English to Spanish. To this end the Online Volunteer is asked to: - To proofread the 5 template emails - Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience

The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with the emails in Word in English and an excel file to review the translations.

The translated document will be sent to UVP users (candidates, volunteers and UNV personnel) who have Spanish as their preferred language.

Candidates should be native in Spanish and fluent in English. Familiarity with technical terms related to the UN and recruitment will be considered an advantage. Previous translation experience is considered an asset.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with translation and proofreading? We want to assess your familiarity with language nuances and your attention to detail. Discuss your previous projects, how you ensured accuracy and coherence in translations.
How do you handle technical terms in translations? Understanding how you deal with specific terminology is crucial for this role. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your process for ensuring translations fit the intended audience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org