Text Processing Assistant for Braille Language
Transcribe the 'ESCWA Stories' book into Braille for visually impaired students.
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Overview
Transcribe the 'ESCWA Stories' book into Braille for visually impaired students.
You have:
- A high-school diploma is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in Braille typing is required.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
The incumbent will be responsible to provide five copies of the “ESCWA stories” volume V in Arabic and five copies in English (transcribed into Braille).
Work Location
Lebanon
Expected duration
3 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Background The SDG Stories Team was established by ESCWA’s Executive Secretary to engage young persons aged 7 to 16, across the Arab region, with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using storytelling. This is achieved primarily through the development and dissemination of a comic book, the “ESCWA Stories”, that presents engaging stories centered on the SDGs. Against this background, services of a Text Processing Assistant (preferably am individual with visual disability) are needed to transcribe the “ESCWA Stories” book (volume V) using Braille system. The Braille embossed copies of the book will be made available to blind and partially sighted students in beneficiary schools. Duties & Responsibilities The recruited individual contractor is required to transcribe volume V of the “ESCWA Stories” into Braille.
Qualifications/special skills
A high-school diploma is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in Braille typing is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic and English is required. Note: "Fluency" equals a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of 'confident' in two of the four areas.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with Braille typing? | This assesses your practical skills and relevant experience in the field. | Share your specific experiences and any projects you've completed using Braille. |
| How do you ensure accuracy while transcribing texts into Braille? | This evaluates your attention to detail and quality assurance measures. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you faced a challenge while working on a transcription project. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage young audiences with the 'ESCWA Stories'? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the field of educational material for visually impaired students? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest developments in Braille and assistive technologies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share your experience working in multilingual environments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle feedback or criticism on your transcription work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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