Translate from English into Arabic the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub document "Food Systems Coalitions FAQs - Responses to Frequently Asked Questions"
Translate FAQs document from English to Arabic
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Overview
Translate FAQs document from English to Arabic
You have:
- Arabic native speakers with professional experience translating from English into Arabic.
- Familiarity with food systems terminology will be an asset.
- Previous experience with FAO / WFP / IFAD / WHO / UNEP documents will be an asset.
- Previous experience translating UN documents will be an asset.
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Coalitions are groups of people and/or institutions (State and/or non-State actors) developed in the context of the UN Food Systems Summit and assembled to challenge business as usual and champion an integrated, systemic approach at scale to address (a) specific issue(s) related to food systems. In each case, the coalition members’ priority is to catalyse the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supporting national pathways for food systems transformation by 2030. They commit to doing so in line with the principles, targets, and indicators of the 2030 Agenda.
Coalitions play a key role within the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and this document is drafted to answer the most Frequently Questions Asked about the Food System Coalitions. The document is originally drafted in English, and it will be published in the 6 UN official languages.
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub has drafted a document that answers the most Frequently Questions Asked about the Food System Coalitions. The document was drafted in English. Volunteer is expected to translate the document "Food Systems Coalitions FAQs - Responses to Frequently Asked Questions" (2,000 words, including simple graphics) from English into Arabic.
The selected volunteers will receive the text upon selection. Volunteers are expected to submit the proofread translation a month after. Support can be provided via email or video call. Volunteer will work in a team of two: one volunteer will translate the original, the other one will proofread the translation, both will receive due credit for their contribution on the final translation.
Arabic native speakers with professional experience translating from English into Arabic. Familiarity with food systems terminology will be an asset. Previous experience with FAO / WFP / IFAD / WHO / UNEP documents will be an asset. Previous experience translating UN documents will be an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a translation challenge you've faced? | This assesses your problem-solving skills in translation contexts. | Describe a specific instance, your thought process, and the resolution. |
| What steps do you take to ensure accurate translations? | This question is meant to understand your approach to quality assurance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle terminology specific to food systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked in a team on translations before? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you use for translation and proofreading? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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