Translate a document (welcoming guide) from Portuguese to English

Translate a document from Portuguese to English (UK) for UN personnel.

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UNV Brazil

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Volunteering Interpretation & Translation Communications & PR

Application deadline 5 years ago: Sunday 13 Dec 2020 at 16:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate a document from Portuguese to English (UK) for UN personnel.

You have:

Previous experience in translating from Portuguese to English (UK)
Experience in proofreading texts in English
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Details

UNV is looking for a motivated and skilled online volunteer to translate a text from Portuguese to English. The original text in Portuguese is 86 pages long (circa 17400 words) and the translation should follow English (UK) orthography . Due credit will be given to the online volunteer in the final document.

Translation
Communication, mass media and art

UNV and the UN Human Resources network in Brazil prepared a document with information to UN personnel assigned to serve with the United Nations in Brazil and more specifically in Brasília. The document will help people assigned to Brazil better prepare their assignments and integrate their duty station.
Volunteers: 1 needed
1-5 hours per week / 5 weeks

The volunteer should have previous experience in translating from Portuguese to English (UK) and proofreading texts in English. Interested candidates should submit a CV.
Brazil
English, Portuguese

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging translation project you worked on?	This question assesses your experience with complex texts and deadlines.	Discuss the project details, what made it challenging, and how you overcame those challenges.
How do you ensure accuracy in your translations?	Understanding your process for maintaining translation quality is essential.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or resources do you use when translating?	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 steps do you take to adapt content for different cultural contexts?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.