Proofreading and Translation Services for Spotlight Initiative Pillar I

Translate and proofread infographics and reports related to gender equality.

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UNDP Timor-Leste

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Tuesday 10 May 2022 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate and proofread infographics and reports related to gender equality.

You have:

Proofreading experience of reports, articles, infographics in the English language.
Excellent written translation skills from Portuguese to English.
Knowledge of gender equality terms, prior experience in the area of gender equality is desirable.

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To address the challenges of violence against women and girls (VAWG), the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) are implementing a multi-year program: The Spotlight Initiative (SI)to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. The SI aims to support transformative change on the ground to end violence against women and girls and harmful practices in numerous countries around the world.

UNDP is conducting gender-sensitive budget analysis of the 2022 Timor Leste State Budget. Aimed at following up the execution of the budget to understand how the funds are spent and whether they are allocated to the right programs. The complex analysis is being showcased in a way that it is accessible and easy to understand for all citizens, by publishing the analysis in the form of infographics.

The Online Volunteer will be translating and proofreading the infographics that are released and updated every month. The infographics are being released in Portuguese; hence the Online Volunteer will be providing translation services from Portuguese to English for the infographics. As well as English proofreading additional the traffic Light criteria report and the 6-month-findings Handbook.

-Proofreading experience of reports, articles, infographics in the English language. -Excellent written translation skills from Portuguese to English. -Knowledge of gender equality terms, prior experience in the area of gender equality is desirable.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to proofread a complex document?	This question assesses your attention to detail and ability to handle intricate content.	Discuss the document type, your approach to proofreading, and the outcome.
What is your strategy for translating technical terms accurately?	The interviewer wants to know about your methods for ensuring precision in translation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle tight deadlines while ensuring quality in your translations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've ensured cultural relevance in your translations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with infographics or visual content?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.