Translation Support for UN Global Compact Report

Translate the UN Global Compact WEPs Tool 2024 Trends Report.

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Overview

Translate the UN Global Compact WEPs Tool 2024 Trends Report.

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Experience in translating UN documents, preferably with a focus on gender-related texts.
Ability to translate from English to French, German, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, and Portuguese.

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This report is published every 2 years by the UN Global Compact and features aggregated results of self-reported data from a sample of 2,777 responses submitted by businesses from 2 December 2021 to 1 December 2023 in the WEPs Gender Gap Analysis Tool. Noting that the data has not been verified or validated by any of the tool partners.

We are seeking the support of online volunteers to translate the UN Global Compact 'WEPs Tool 2024 Trends Report: Advancing Gender Equality Amidst Polycrisis' from English to French, German, Chinese, Spanish, Korean and Portuguese. The report is a total of 14 pages, with many graphics and photos throughout.

Translation of UN documents-preferably with experience working on gender-related texts.

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Can you describe your experience with translating UN documents?	This question assesses your familiarity with UN documentation standards and expectations.	Provide examples of past translations and any specific challenges you faced.
What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in your translations?	Interviewers want to understand your methods for maintaining fidelity to the source material.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle gender-specific terminology in translations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have working with volunteer organizations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a challenging translation project you completed?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.

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