Translate a Flyer on UNODC Gender initiatives from French to Arabic

Assist with translating a flyer from French to Arabic.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Tuesday 25 Jul 2023 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Assist with translating a flyer from French to Arabic.

You have:

Fluency in Arabic and French is required.
Academic background in languages or translation studies is required.
Previous experience in French to Arabic translation is required.

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Details

We are looking for an online volunteer who can assist us by translating 1 flyer (≈ 1,000 words) from French to Arabic on the Gender initiatives of the UNODC Sahel Programme.

We are seeking 1 Online Volunteer to support us by translating 1 Flyer on the Gender initiatives of the UNODC Sahel Programme from French into Arabic while ensuring conciseness, adherence to our communications guidelines, and suitability for the target audience.

The selected Online Volunteer will be provided with the flyer in his original language in a Word document and will receive guidance on the target audience, our communications guidelines, and any additional guidance as needed.

By participating in this translation task, the online volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about UNODC's work in the Sahel, with a focus on gender mainstreaming.

Candidates should be fluent in Arabic and French.

Academic background in languages or translation studies and/or previous French to Arabic translation experience is required.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your translation process when dealing with complex documents?	This question assesses your methodology and approach to ensuring accuracy and context in translation.	Outline your step-by-step process, including researching terminology and reviewing drafts.
How do you ensure adherence to communications guidelines in your translations?	This question evaluates your understanding of communication standards and your ability to implement them.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to understand the target audience for your translations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.