Proofreading of communiqué with around 1550 of words in Spanish 0

Support with proofreading a communique in Spanish.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Thursday 26 Nov 2020 at 01:00 UTC

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Overview

Support with proofreading a communique in Spanish.

You have:

  • Native Spanish speaker with editing and proofreading experience.
  • Previous experience in editing or proofreading required.
  • Candidates must include samples of previously edited/proofread work.

Contract

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The W20 has drafted a communiqué, which will serve the purpose of supporting the Covid19 response, Women empowerment and SDGs. To ensure the communiqué written in a concise, clear and good understandable way, we are looking for 1 experienced volunteer who will support us with the proofreading of communiqué with approximately 1550 words.

  • Writing and editing
  • Translation and interpretation

    The representatives of the Women 20 2020 (W20), have put forth a communique that provides G20 leaders with two sets of recommendations. The first set underscores the key measures required to expedite the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The second one will help the G20 achieve the UN Sustainable Development Agenda, SDGs, and the objective of a strong, sustainable and balanced growth by supporting women’s social and economic empowerment.

  • Volunteers: 1 needed

  • 6-10 hours per week / 1 weeks

    Candidates should be native speakers of Spanish and have previous experience with editing/proofreading. Candidates are required to include samples of previously edited/proofread work, if applicable.

  • Global

  • Spanish

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with editing and proofreading documents? This question assesses your practical experience with similar tasks and your proficiency in these skills. Provide specific examples of documents you've edited or proofread and the impact your work had.
What strategies do you use to ensure clarity and conciseness in your writing? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to creating clear and effective documentation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you worked on any projects related to women's empowerment or sustainable development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle constructive criticism of your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to volunteer for this proofreading role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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