Translation from English into Chinese for the International Volunteers Day (IVD 2020)

Translate IVD2020 toolkit and content into Chinese within 2 weeks

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Thursday 12 Nov 2020 at 21:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate IVD2020 toolkit and content into Chinese within 2 weeks

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Must be a Chinese and English speaker.
Experience in translating official documents preferred.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Preferably has previous experience with UNV or the UN.

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We are looking for an Online Volunteer whose main task will be to translate the IVD2020 toolkit and social media content from English into Chinese (15-20 pages). The translation must be translated within two weeks. The Online Volunteer we are looking for must be Chinese and English speaking with competencies and preferably previous experience in translating official documents. The selected Online Volunteer will be able to work on deadline. He/she can also choose to work with a partner to get a clear overview of the job which must be done.

Translation
Translation and interpretation

International Volunteers Day (IVD), is an international observance that was mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. The Day is an opportunity for us all to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, national and international levels. This year, IVD2020 campaign will thank volunteers and highlight their actions for the global COVID-19 pandemic response. At the same time (not as a main theme but as one of the topics), we will advocate for the mental and physical health, along with access to health insurance and health care, of volunteers. IVD2020 Objectives: Showcase volunteers’ contributions and impact by highlighting local actions during COVID-19, and thank volunteers for their actions and commitment. Tagline: Together We Can through Volunteering. Hashtags: #TogetherWeCan #IVD2020
Volunteers: 1 needed
6-10 hours per week / 2 weeks

The volunteer must be Chinese and English speaking with competencies and preferably previous experience in translating official documents. Experience with UNV or the UN desirable.
Global
English, Chinese

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