Support with Translation in Arabic of Keywords for UNODC's SHERLOC Portal

Support with translation of Arabic keywords for SHERLOC Portal

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UNODC HTMSS - UNODC Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Friday 29 Mar 2024 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support with translation of Arabic keywords for SHERLOC Portal

You have:

  • Native Speaker of Arabic or holder of an advanced university degree in Arabic language is required.
  • Previous experience in translating legal terminology is an asset.
  • Experience with trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants would be an asset.

Contract

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The online volunteer will support with translation in Arabic of keywords (207 in total) that will be inserted on UNODC's Sharing Electronic Resources and Laws and Crime (SHERLOC) Portal. The SHERLOC portal is an initiative to facilitate the dissemination of information regarding the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, the three Protocols thereto and the international legal framework against terrorism.https://sherloc.unodc.org/cld/en/st/home.html

Support with the translation in Arabic of Keywords (207 words in total) for UNODC's Sharing Electronic Resources and Laws and Crime

Native Speaker of Arabic or holder of advanced university degree in Arabic language are required. Previous experience in translating legal terminology is an asset. Experience with trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants would be an asset.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with legal terminology in translation? The interviewer wants to evaluate your familiarity with the complexities of legal text. Provide specific examples of relevant projects you've worked on, emphasizing your understanding of legal language.
How do you ensure accuracy in translation work, especially with legal terms? To assess your methods for maintaining precision in your translations. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in translating legal documents? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How familiar are you with the UNODC's mission and the SHERLOC Portal? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to stay updated with legal terminology and language changes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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