Translate Situation Analysis Report Burundi and PPT presentations for Workshop
Translate the situation analysis report and presentations between English and French.
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Overview
Translate the situation analysis report and presentations between English and French.
You have:
- Minimum of two years of proven experience in English-French translation.
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in languages, translation or a suitably relevant field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Contract
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ECA is implementing the Capacity Building for Gender Statistics and Monitoring Systems Project in Burundi, Mozambique, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe. The project, which covers 2022 through 2025, is being implemented jointly by the African Centre for Statistics and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Section. As part of the project, a situation analysis report on the gender monitoring and reporting system has been prepared for each country. The translated report will be reviewed at a meeting scheduled for 29-31 July 2025.
The consultancy's ultimate objective is to translate the situation analysis report for Burundi and PowerPoint presentations from English to French and from French to English.
We are looking for 6 Online Volunteers with at least two years of proven experience in English-French translation. The task will include the following responsibilities:
• translate the situation analysis report for Burundi from French to English; and • translate PowerPoint presentations from English to French.
The average estimated workload is expected to include roughly reviewing 5-7 documents (these can include scientific articles, studies etc.) over the course of the assignment duration.
Candidate(s) should have a minimum of two years of proven experience in English-French translation. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in languages, translation or in a suitably relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of your translation work, particularly from English to French or vice versa? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical translation skills and experience. | Highlight a specific project, focusing on the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. |
| What translation tools do you prefer to use, and why? | This question aims to understand your familiarity with translation technology. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging translation project you worked on. What made it difficult, and how did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy and quality of your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain your understanding of cultural nuances in translation. How do you handle them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to meet tight deadlines while ensuring quality? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on language developments and translation practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you think gender statistics are important, and how does translation play a role in this field? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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