Support with Translation from Spanish to English - Mapping Nature for People and Planet in Costa Rica Workshop Report
Provide translation support from Spanish to English for a workshop report
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Overview
Provide translation support from Spanish to English for a workshop report
You have:
- Previous experience in translating official documents from Spanish to English is an asset.
- Knowledge of biodiversity is an asset.
- Knowledge of spatial data is an asset.
- Knowledge of systematic conservation planning is an asset.
- Willingness to work in a team of two is required.
- Must strictly respect deadlines.
Contract
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The online volunteers will support the Nature for Development team in translating from Spanish to English a 17-page workshop report related to the workshop, Mapping Nature for People and Planet. Two volunteers will work together to produce an English version of the Spanish document. Each volunteer will translate approximately 5,500 words and then will proofread their partner's work. The translated version of this workshop report will play an essential role in disseminating the key project takeaways and will be an important asset in future Mapping Nature for People and Planet workshops.
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
In May 2020, UNDP Nature for Development held the second phase of its Mapping Nature for People and Planet workshop in Costa Rica, co-hosted by the UNDP Country Office in Costa Rica and the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) of Costa Rica. The purpose of this workshop was to advance the technical spatial data expertise of Costa Rica's decision-makers in order to optimize the country's systematic conservation planning capacitues. To record the key takeaways of the workshop, the Costa Rican team created an in-depth workshop report in Spanish. UNDP Nature for Development is seeking essential translation support from someone familiar with translating documents from Spanish to English in order to amplify the impact of this report.
Volunteers: 2 needed
1-5 hours per week / 4 weeks
It is an asset, but not a requirement, that the online volunteers have previous experience in translating official documents from Spanish to English. Knowledge of biodiversity, spatial data. and/or systematic conservation planning is also an asset. The Online Volunteers with experience in translation must be willing to work in a team of two, be responsive, and strictly respect the deadlines.
Costa Rica
- English, Spanish
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translation projects? | This assesses the candidate's relevant experience in translation. | Discuss any previous translation work, emphasizing your skills and types of documents handled. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your translations? | This evaluates attention to detail and quality assurance practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever faced a translation challenge? How did you resolve it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to meet deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach translating complex technical terms? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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