Translate UNV proposal to GCC countries from English to Arabic

Help translate UNV proposals from English to Arabic.

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Volunteering Interpretation & Translation

Application deadline 5 years ago: Tuesday 24 Aug 2021 at 05:00 UTC

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Overview

Help translate UNV proposals from English to Arabic.

You have:

Fluent in English and Arabic
Experience in translation
Familiarity with technical terms related to volunteerism

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Details

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is looking for two volunteers to help translate UNV proposals to GCC countries. The volunteers will have to translate them from English into Arabic. This will help the UNV develop its ties with the GCC countries' governments, institutions, and organizations. The text to be translated is one page long.

Translation
Translation and interpretation

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide and seeks to forge new relationships with the governments, organizations, and institutions within the GCC region.
Volunteers: 2 needed
6-10 hours per week / 1 weeks

The volunteer needs to be fluent in English and Arabic, and have experience in translation. Familiarity with technical terms related to volunteerism will be considered an advantage.
Asia
English, Arabic

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Can you describe your experience with translation work?	This question evaluates your relevant experience and expertise in translation.	Provide specific examples of translation projects you have worked on.
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