Translation of Mental Health articles and webpages English> Spanish

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The World Food Programme is engaged in over 80 countries delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. For its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. In 2019, WFP assisted 97 million people – the largest number since 2012 – in 88 countries. WFP staff work in very challenging situations, and the Wellbeing App gives them access to all kind of essential local information and resources on how to take care of themselves and their loved ones, from anywhere, without the need of an internet connection. They also have access to the medical and staff counselling teams. You will be contributing to support the Nobel Peace Prize winner WFP Staff and their families, deployed all over the world, allowing Spanish speakers employees and their family members to access this precious information.

The Online Volunteers will be working as part of a team to translate the WFP Wellbeing platform from English to Spanish and proof-read other team member's translated articles. This includes articles on mental health, tests, and 200 video subtitles for a total of about 100 pages. A knowledge of wellbeing/mental health and its vocabulary is an advantage.

  1. Native Spanish speaker and fluent in English
  2. A background and/or experience in translation and having an understanding of mental health is an advantage
  3. No use of google translation
  4. Bachelors' degree minimum
  5. The Online Volunteers will be asked to translate a paragraph as part of the selection process
  6. Should be able to work under tight deadlines and collaborate with team members
  7. Should have an interest in mental health and wellbeing
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