Support the translation of key documents of the Gender Equality Seal for Country Offices from English to French
Translate documents related to the Gender Equality Seal from English to French.
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Overview
Translate documents related to the Gender Equality Seal from English to French.
You have:
- Good translation skills from English to French is essential.
- Knowledge about gender equality terms is preferred but not mandatory.
- Ability to work independently and meet agreed timelines is necessary.
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 French. 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 French language must be as universal as possible. We will set together a work plan with specific timeframes according to 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 French, 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
| Describe a time when you translated a document under a tight deadline. | The interviewer wants to assess your time management and translation skills under pressure. | Highlight your organizational skills and ability to work efficiently. |
| Can you give an example of a translation you did that involved gender-related terminology? | This question evaluates your familiarity with the specific vocabulary related to gender equality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy and quality of your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What would you do if you encounter terms or concepts you are not familiar with while translating? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage your workload when working on multiple translation assignments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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