Translate from English into Russian the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub document "Food Systems Coalitions FAQs - Responses to Frequently Asked Questions"
Translate UN FAQs document on food systems.
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Overview
Translate UN FAQs document on food systems.
You have:
- Translation of the document from English into Russian.
- Native Russian speaker.
- Familiarity with food systems terminology.
- Previous experience with FAO/WFP/IFAD documents.
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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 Russian.
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.
Russian native speakers with professional experience translating from English into Russian. Familiarity with food systems terminology will be an asset. Previous experience with FAO / WFP / IFAD documents will be an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your translation process for specialized documents? | This helps assess your methodology and attention to detail in translations. | Explain your steps from initial reading, terminology research, translation, to proofreading. |
| What challenges have you faced while translating technical texts? | The interviewer wants to understand your experience with complex topics. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and consistency in your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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