Proofread from English into French: UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Website
Proofread French translations for the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub website.
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Overview
Proofread French translations for the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub website.
You have:
- Native French speaker with professional translation experience from English to French.
- Experience proofreading translations to ensure grammatical accuracy and tone.
- Familiarity with food systems terminology is an asset.
- Previous experience with FAO / WFP / IFAD / WHO / UNEP documents is an asset.
- Previous experience translating UN documents is an asset.
Contract
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The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub launched its new website one year ago and is currently in the process of translating it into the 6 official UN languages. Volunteer support is required to proofread the translations and ensure they are correct.
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub has published a new website and is currently in the process of translating it. The selected volunteer will receive the text upon selection. In total, the text totals about 80,000 words. Workload will be divided by 3 online volunteers with an estimated 30,000 words per person, to be completed within two weeks of receiving the text.
The original English text is found in the left column of the word documents, with the French translation in the right column. The task is to proofread the French translations and ensure they are translated correctly, free of any grammatical errors and maintaining the correct UN-style tone. A glossary of specific terms used by the Hub will also be provided, please ensure the translations use these terms correctly.
French native speakers with professional experience translating from English into French. Familiarity with food systems terminology will be an asset. Previous experience with FAO / WFP / IFAD / WHO / UNEP documents will be an asset. Previous experience translating UN documents will be an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to ensure the accuracy of a translation? | This question assesses your attention to detail and commitment to high-quality translations. | Provide an example that highlights how you approached the task methodically. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain consistent tone and terminology in your translations? | Interviewers look for your methods of ensuring uniformity across your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle cultural nuances in translation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your process for proofreading a translated document. What do you focus on? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever had to work under tight deadlines? How did you manage the workload? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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