Proofreading and Linguistic Quality Assurance of WHO iSupport Turkish Adaptation
Proofread and ensure quality of the Turkish iSupport manual.
This opening expired 3 months ago.
Do not try to apply for this job.
Overview
Proofread and ensure quality of the Turkish iSupport manual.
You have:
- Proven experience in proofreading, editing or translation review in Turkish.
- Experience with health, medical or technical content is highly desirable.
- Experience working with long-form publications is preferred.
Contract
This is a UNV contract. More about UNV contracts.
The purpose of this assignment is to ensure the linguistic accuracy, consistency and readability of the Turkish adaptation of the WHO iSupport programme. The assignment aims to deliver a publication-ready Turkish version of the iSupport manual through comprehensive proofreading and editorial quality assurance. The final objective is to produce a coherent, accessible and technically accurate document.
The purpose of this assignment is to ensure the linguistic accuracy, consistency and readability of the Turkish adaptation of the WHO iSupport programme. The assignment aims to deliver a publication-ready Turkish version of the iSupport manual through comprehensive proofreading and editorial quality assurance. The final objective is to produce a coherent, accessible and technically accurate 275-page document within a one-month timeframe.
· review the full Turkish translation for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy; · improve readability, flow and clarity while preserving the original meaning; · identify and correct inconsistencies, repetitions and structural issues; · ensure the text is culturally appropriate and non-stigmatizing; · coordinate with the technical team to resolve terminology queries where necessary; · track revisions and provide a clean, finalized version of the document; · deliver the fully proofread document within the agreed timeline.
· proven experience in proofreading, editing or translation review in Turkish; · experience with health, medical or technical content is highly desirable; · experience working with long-form publications is preferred.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with proofreading and how it applies to complex documents? | This question assesses your relevant experience in proofreading, especially with intricate content. | Highlight specific instances where you handled complex documents, emphasizing your skills and the outcome. |
| How do you approach ensuring consistency and accuracy in a translated document? | This question aims to understand your methods for maintaining quality in translations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you employ to improve readability and clarity in a document? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time you corrected cultural nuances in a document? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to coordinate with a technical team regarding terminology? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging proofreading project you've managed and how you delivered results. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you track revisions and maintain version control during editing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider when ensuring that a document is culturally appropriate? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 3 months ago
-
Updated 3 months ago
-
Source:
unv.org
