Supporting access to water and sanitation: translation volunteers (EN>FR)
Translate documents from English to French for water utilities proposals
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Overview
Translate documents from English to French for water utilities proposals
You have:
- Experience translating complex texts or working in the area of water and sanitation in a multi-lingual environment.
- Availability to volunteer 6-10 hours per week for 2 weeks.
- Ability to communicate effectively via email and on calls.
Contract
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This task will involve translating a document detailing a call for proposal for water utilities English to French. By translating this material, utilities from French-speaking countries will be able to apply and improve access for their communities. The volunteers will be sent a section of the text (5 pages) in English and allocated a focal point at the UN-Habitat GWOPA secretariat. Each volunteer will translate their text and one volunteer will be requested to proofread the document (30 pages) to ensure coherence. All communication will be via email although volunteers are welcome to request a call with the focal point if necessary.
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
This text is part of a 9 million euro project to support water and sanitation utilities provide people with access to basic services. This call for proposals is aimed at water and sanitation utilities who want to learn new skills and build capacity through partnerships.
Volunteers: 7 needed
6-10 hours per week / 2 weeks
Translators should have experience translating complex texts or working in the area of water and sanitation in a multi-lingual environment.
Global
- English, French
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you translated a complex document? | This question assesses your experience and ability to handle complex texts. | Provide a specific example demonstrating your skills and attention to detail. |
| How do you manage deadlines while translating documents? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management skills. | 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 would you ensure the accuracy of your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about translating for water and sanitation initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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