Translator
Provide excellent translation services in a remote setting
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Overview
Provide excellent translation services in a remote setting
You have:
- Experience with AEWA translations would be an asset.
- Relevant experience in waterbird conservation/UN terminology.
Contract
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Result of Service
Excellent provision of translation services, including relevant experience as a professional conference translator in an international and intergovernmental context. The successful candidates are expected to be knowledgeable in United Nations terminology and on environmental and biodiversity / species conservation issues and are required to ensure the appropriateness and accuracy of all translations.
Work Location
Remote
Expected duration
1 year (+1y extens)
Duties and Responsibilities
Translations of AEWA documents, correspondence, articles etc. from English into French.
Qualifications/special skills
Experience with AEWA translations would be an asset. Relevant experience in waterbird conservation/ UN terminology.
Languages
Not available.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translating UN documents? | The interviewer wants to assess your specific experience with UN terminology and documents. | Discuss your previous roles and examples of documents you've translated. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of translations? | The interviewer is looking for your methods for maintaining high translation standards. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use when translating complex texts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a translation where nuances were crucial? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How familiar are you with environmental and biodiversity terms? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
careers.un.org
