Translation from Russian to English for UNDP’s Social and Environmental Compliance Unit
Translate documents from Russian to English for the UNDP.
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Overview
Translate documents from Russian to English for the UNDP.
You have:
- Native Russian speakers, fluent in English.
- Experience in translation or interpretation.
- Experience in international affairs, development, or relations is a huge plus.
- Upload your CV in English in your application.
Contract
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We seek up to two UN Online Volunteers to translate a number of documents from Russian to English for the Social and Environmental Compliance Unit (SECU) at the UNDP. The Online Volunteers would translate and do quality control/editing of a number of documents regarding a UNDP project in Kyrgyzstan. The total amount of text is 20 - 30 pages for each Online Volunteer. If the Online Volunteers are able to provide further assistance, more online volunteering opportunities may be made available. Online volunteers will receive due credit for their contributions.
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
The Social and Environmental Compliance Unit (SECU) is UNDP's independent social and environmental accountability mechanism tasked with ensuring that UNDP projects respect communities' rights around the world.
Volunteers: 2 needed
6-10 hours per week / 4 weeks
Native Russian speakers, fluent in English. Experience in translation or interpretation. Experience in international affairs/development/relations is a huge plus, whether in their studies or professional experience. Please upload your CV in English in your application.
Kyrgyzstan
- English, Russian
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging translation project you worked on? | To understand your problem-solving and translation strategies in real scenarios. | Provide a specific example, discussing the challenge and how you overcame it. |
| How do you ensure the quality of your translations? | To assess your attention to detail and quality control methods. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivated you to apply for this volunteer position? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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