Translation (English to Portuguese) of BSAFE e-Course

Contract

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The online volunteer will translate from English to Portuguese the UNDSS e-Course BSAFE. The e-Course is 4 Modules long in UNV e-Campus platform, with circa 9,177 words (including boxes, footnotes and end notes). The translated text should follow the new grammatical agreement for the Portuguese language. The supervision will be organized online (via Mail / Zoom). UNV programme will provide keywords in Portuguese, in addition to XLIFF files and other instructions for translation. We expect to have the translated e-course by end of November the latest. Due credit will be given to the online volunteer.

• Translation

• Translation and interpretation

  UN Volunteers have to complete a series of mandatory courses during on boarding and first weeks of service. The mandatory courses are currently available in English, which can be a hindrance, especially for UN Community Volunteers. With the contribution of the online volunteers, newly recruited UN Volunteers in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries will have access to the content of mandatory United Nations Volunteers (UNV) e-Courses in Portuguese.

• Volunteers: 1 needed

• 1-5 hours per week / 4 weeks

  Candidates must have previous experience in translation (English to Portuguese parity), and be familiar within XLIFF editor. Familiarity with UN terminology is an asset. If you are interested, please upload your CV showcasing relevant experience in your application form. As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to take a sample translation assessment.

• Brazil

• English, Portuguese