Translate e-learning materials from English to Spanish for course on "Green Entrepreneurship"
Translate e-learning materials into Spanish for a course on Green Entrepreneurship.
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Overview
Translate e-learning materials into Spanish for a course on Green Entrepreneurship.
You have:
- Native-level knowledge of Spanish is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Familiarity with technical terms related to business and economic development will be considered an advantage.
- Available to work 6-10 hours per week for 8 weeks.
Contract
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We are looking for 4 Online Volunteers to translate e-learning materials from English to Spanish for the self-paced course on Green Entrepreneurship, which includes 6 lessons (around 10K words each). This course will be offered in English, French, and Spanish. The course partners include the United Nations Development Programme, the GEF Small Grants Programme, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and SEED. The online volunteer will have the opportunity to build connections with the Learning for Nature team at UNDP and a team of translators, as well as learn about promoting sustainable development through entrepreneurship.
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
Learning for Nature is the premier e-learning platform by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Learning for Nature offers Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), self-paced courses, podcasts, and other e-learning opportunities. The course “Green Entrepreneurship'' offers guidance for representatives of governments, the private sector and civil society on making a stronger case for promoting economic growth in a sustainable fashion. Learning for Nature connects biodiversity policymakers, change-makers, and on-the-ground subject matter experts to facilitate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP’s Global Programme on Nature for Development houses Learning for Nature, the Equator Initiative, NBSAP Forum, and the New York Declaration on Forests Global Platform. Access to the global multi-stakeholder networks mobilized by these initiatives allows Learning for Nature to circulate knowledge while promoting best practices and engage over 33K course participants.
Volunteers: 4 needed
6-10 hours per week / 8 weeks
Candidates should have a native-level knowledge of Spanish and fluency in English. Familiarity with technical terms related to business and economic development will be considered an advantage. A one-paragraph translation may be requested as part of the selection process.
Global
- Spanish
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe an experience where you translated a complex document? | This helps assess your translation skills and ability to handle difficult content. | Provide an example of a challenging translation, explaining the context and how you approached it. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in your translations? | This question evaluates your attention to detail and translation methodology. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage deadlines when working on multiple translation projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've adapted translations for a specific audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about translating materials for sustainability and entrepreneurship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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