Russian Translation of Tobacco Control Knowledge Products
Translate UNDP tobacco control knowledge products into Russian.
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Overview
Translate UNDP tobacco control knowledge products into Russian.
You have:
- Fluency in Russian is required for the translation task.
- At minimum, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field is needed.
- Experience in translation is considered an asset.
- Interest or experience in health issues is considered an asset.
Contract
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As a development agency, UNDP focuses on addressing social, structural, economic, commercial and environmental determinants of health, which are primarily responsible for health inequalities. In so doing, the organization leverages its extensive presence and networks at global, regional and country levels, its mandate to work broadly – to connect the dots – across development sectors, and its commitment to integrated and innovative solutions to the most pressing development challenges. As described in UNDP’s HIV, Health and Development Strategy, UNDP is engaged in the implementation of the WHO FCTC. As such, UNDP is working with the WHO FCTC and Parties to support tobacco control including through the publication of several key tobacco control knowledge products such as investment cases, sectoral briefs, SDG briefs and advocacy materials.
The Online Volunteer will translate key UNDP tobacco control knowledge products such as policy briefs and advocacy materials from English into Russian. The length of the documents will be approximately 30 pages in total. UNDP Health and Development Unit will provide required information and guidance. Upon completion, the online volunteer will be given due credit and receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their contribution. No financial compensation is provided for this online volunteering opportunity.
The Online Volunteers are expected to be fluent in Russian. At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health, international development, political sciences, translation, language and linguistics, or a relevant field is needed to perform this task. Experience in translation and interest/experience in health issues are considered assets.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translating health-related documents? | This question assesses your familiarity and expertise in translating relevant content. | Provide specific examples of past translation projects, especially those related to public health. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in translation? | The interviewer is exploring your methods for maintaining the integrity of the original message. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle terminologies specific to public health and tobacco control? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenging translation you completed and how you handled it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in volunteering for projects related to tobacco control? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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