Proofread from English into Russian: UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Website
Proofread translations from English to Russian for the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub website
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Overview
Proofread translations from English to Russian for the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub website
You have:
- Native Russian speaker with professional experience translating from English to Russian
- Familiarity with food systems terminology
- Experience with FAO/WFP/IFAD/WHO/UNEP documents
- Previous experience translating UN documents
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. Each volunteer will receive an estimated 30,000 words of translated text (English to Russian), to be completed within two weeks of receiving the text.
The task is to proofread the Russian translations and ensure they are translated correctly, free of any grammatical errors, following the same formatting 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.
Russian native speakers with professional experience translating from English into Russian is preferred. 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 detail your experience with translating and proofreading documents? | The interviewer wants to assess your relevant experience and skills in translation and proofreading. | Share specific examples of projects you've worked on, especially those related to UN documents or food systems. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of your translations? | This question evaluates your approach to maintaining quality in translation work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are the challenges you face when translating technical terminology? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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