Proof reading of Situation Analysis Report for Mozambique and translation
Proof read the situation analysis report and translate PowerPoint presentations.
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Overview
Proof read the situation analysis report and translate PowerPoint presentations.
You have:
- At least two years of proven experience in English-Portuguese translation.
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in languages, translation or in a suitably relevant field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Contract
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ECA is implementing the Capacity Building for Gender Statistics and Monitoring Systems Project in Burundi, Mozambique, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe. The project, which covers 2022 through 2025, is being implemented jointly by the African Centre for Statistics and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Section. As part of the project, a situation analysis report on the gender monitoring and reporting system has been prepared for each country. The proofread report will be reviewed at a meeting scheduled for mid-April 2025.
The consultancy's ultimate objective is to proof read the situation analysis report for Mozambique and six PowerPoint presentations from English to Portuguese.
We are looking for 6 Online Volunteers with at least two years of proven experience in English-Portuguese translation. The task will include the following responsibilities: • Proof read the situation analysis report for Mozambique in Portuguese; and • translate six PowerPoint presentations from English to Portuguese.
The average estimated workload is expected to include roughly reviewing 5-7 documents (these can include scientific articles, studies etc.) over the course of the assignment duration.
Candidate(s) should have a minimum of two years of proven experience in English-Portuguese translation. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in languages, translation or in a suitably relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translation projects, particularly from English to Portuguese? | The interviewer wants to assess your background and practical skills in translation. | Provide specific examples of previous translation projects and your role in them. |
| What methods do you use to ensure accuracy and quality in your translations? | This question aims to understand your approach to maintaining high-quality work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle tight deadlines when tackling multiple translation tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenging translation segment you encountered and how you overcame it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your proficiency level in Portuguese and how do you continuously improve it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you had experience translating specialized documents, and how do you manage field-specific terminology? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or resources do you find most useful during the translation process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach proofreading translated documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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