Translate from English into Chinese the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub document "Food Systems Coalitions Compendium"
Translate the "Food Systems Coalitions Compendium" document into Chinese
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Overview
Translate the "Food Systems Coalitions Compendium" document into Chinese
You have:
- Chinese native speakers with professional experience translating from English into Chinese.
- 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.
Contract
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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 provide background and contact information on 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 PowerPoint that lists the Food Systems Coalitions supporting the Hub, including background information and contact details. The PowerPoint was drafted in English. The volunteer is expected to translate the document "Food Systems Coalitions Compendium" (5,000 words) from English into Chinese.
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 credit for their contribution on the final translation.
Chinese native speakers with professional experience translating from English into Chinese. 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 challenging translation you completed? | The interviewer is assessing your experience with difficult texts and your problem-solving skills in translation. | Discuss a specific instance where you faced challenges and how you overcame them. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your translations? | The interviewer wants to know your methods for maintaining quality in your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use when encountering unfamiliar terminology? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage deadlines when working on translation projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you collaborated with others on a translation project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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