Support the translation of key documents of the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions Programme from Spanish to English

Translate key documents for the Gender Equality Seal program.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Tuesday 22 Nov 2022 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate key documents for the Gender Equality Seal program.

You have:

  • Good translation skills from Spanish to English.
  • Knowledge about gender equality terms.
  • Ability to work independently and meet agreed timelines.
  • Commitment to volunteer work.

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The Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions (GES) is an innovative gender equality seal recognition and global programme for public institutions that commit to advance gender equality and women's empowerment in their policies and programmes, and their work place.

We are looking for Online Volunteers to translate some documents and tools related to the programme from Spanish to English. The main documents will be Power Points for the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions. The translations will need to keep in mind that these documents will be used globally, so the English language must be as universal as possible. We will set a work plan together, with a specific timeframe according to your availability and our needs. We will keep regular contact to ensure you can consult us on any question you might have. We need a volunteer that is committed and precise, and if possible, has some previous knowledge on development, and gender equality, though it is not required.

Good translation skills from Spanish to English, 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 a time when you had to translate complex terms in a document? The interviewer wants to assess your experience with challenging translation tasks. Highlight your problem-solving strategies and your approach to ensuring accuracy in translation.
How do you ensure that your translations are culturally relevant and universally understood? This question evaluates your awareness of cultural nuances in translation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to manage your time effectively while working on translation projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback on your translations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to volunteer for projects related to gender equality? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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