Proofread from English into Spanish: UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Website
Proofread Spanish translations of the UN Food Systems Hub website
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Overview
Proofread Spanish translations of the UN Food Systems Hub website
You have:
- Spanish native speakers with professional experience translating from English into Spanish.
- 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.
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 Spanish translation in the right column. The task is to proofread the Spanish 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.
Spanish native speakers with professional experience translating from English into Spanish. 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 challenging translation project you worked on? | This question assesses your ability to handle complex translation issues. | Discuss a specific project emphasizing your problem-solving skills and techniques used. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of your translations? | The interviewer wants to understand your quality control processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for maintaining tone and style in translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked with glossaries before? How do you incorporate them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've dealt with grammatical errors in translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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