Support the translation of key documents of the Gender Equality Seal for Country Offices from English to Arabic

Translate key documents from English to Arabic for gender equality.

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Friday 1 Apr 2022 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate key documents from English to Arabic for gender equality.

You have:

  • Good translation skills from English to Arabic
  • Knowledge about gender equality terms
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Contract

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The Gender Equality Seal is an innovative gender equality seal recognition and global programme for Country Offices that commit to advance gender equality and women's empowerment in their work place.

We are looking for Online Volunteers to translate some documents and tools related to the programme from English to Arabic. The main documents will be the Gender Seal Benchmarking Matrix and Comprehensive Benchmarking Matrix. The Online Volunteers will need to bear in mind that these tools will be used globally, so the English language must be as universal as possible. We will set together a work plan with specific timeframes according your availability and our needs. We will keep tight contact to ensure you can consult as on any question you might have. We need volunteers that are committed and precise, and if possible, has some previous knowledge about development matters, and better if they have some experience on gender equality, though it is not compulsory.

Good translation skills from English to Arabic, with some knowledge about gender equality terms. Someone that is able to work at her/his own pace, responding to the agreed timelines.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with translating gender-related documents? This assesses your specific background and familiarity with the subject matter. Discuss any relevant projects or experiences that demonstrate your capability.
How do you ensure accuracy while translating complex terminology? The interviewer wants to know your methods for maintaining quality in translations. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced while translating and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage your time when working on multiple translation deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is gender equality important to you, in the context of translation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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