Translation of UNDP knowledge products from English into Portuguese
Translate UNDP tobacco control materials from English to Portuguese.
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Overview
Translate UNDP tobacco control materials from English to Portuguese.
You have:
- Fluency in Portuguese is required for translation tasks.
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health, international development, political sciences, translation, language and linguistics, or a relevant field.
- Experience in translation is considered an asset.
- Interest or experience in health issues is beneficial.
Contract
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As a development agency, UNDP focuses on addressing social, structural, economic, commercial and environmental determinants of health, which are primarily responsible for health inequalities. In so doing, the organization leverages its extensive presence and networks at global, regional and country levels, its mandate to work broadly – to connect the dots – across development sectors, and its commitment to integrated and innovative solutions to the most pressing development challenges.
As described in UNDP’s HIV, Health and Development Strategy, UNDP is engaged in the implementation of the WHO FCTC. As such, UNDP is working with the WHO FCTC and Parties to support tobacco control including through the publication of several key tobacco control knowledge products such as investment cases, sectoral briefs, SDG briefs and advocacy materials.
The Online Volunteer will translate key UNDP tobacco control knowledge products such as policy briefs and advocacy materials from English into Portuguese. UNDP Health and Development Unit will provide required information and guidance. Upon completion, the online volunteer will be given due credit and receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their contribution. No financial compensation is provided for this online volunteering opportunity.
The Online Volunteers are expected to be fluent in Portuguese. At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health, international development, political sciences, translation, language and linguistics, or a relevant field is needed to perform this task. Experience in translation and interest/experience in health issues are considered assets.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your translation experience, particularly related to health topics? | The interviewer wants to assess your relevant background in translation and your knowledge of health matters. | Highlight specific projects you've worked on, particularly those involving health materials, and detail your approach to translation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy and cultural relevance in your translations? | This question aims to understand your translation process and attention to detail. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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