Translation from English into Russian for the International Volunteers Day (IVD 2020)
Translate the IVD2020 toolkit and social media content.
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Overview
Translate the IVD2020 toolkit and social media content.
You have:
- Fluent in both French and English.
- Preferably previous experience in translating official documents.
- Able to work on a deadline.
- Experience with UNV or the UN is desirable.
- Willing to work 6-10 hours per week for a duration of 2 weeks.
Contract
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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 French (15-20 pages). The translation must be translated within two weeks. The Online Volunteer we are looking for must be French 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 Russian and English speaking with competencies and preferably previous experience in translating official documents. Experience with UNV or the UN desirable.
Global
- English, Russian
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline for a project? | The interviewer wants to assess your time management skills and ability to work under pressure. | Provide a specific example, detailing the project, the deadline, and how you successfully completed the task. |
| What challenges do you anticipate when translating documents, and how would you address them? | This question seeks to understand your problem-solving skills and awareness of potential issues in translation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever worked with a partner on a translation project? How did that collaboration impact the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is volunteer translation important in the context of global health initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of an official document you have translated? What was the purpose and outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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