UN Global Compact Translation (English to Chinese) for gender equality material

Translate gender equality materials from English to Chinese effectively and inclusively.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Wednesday 5 Jul 2023 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate gender equality materials from English to Chinese effectively and inclusively.

You have:

  • Fluency in English and Chinese for translation tasks.
  • Understanding of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion terminology.
  • Ability to edit materials in PowerPoint format.
  • Use gender-inclusive language according to provided guidelines.

Contract

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The material is used as part of the Target Gender Equality accelerator. This initiative has been engaging more than 2.000 companies to date in setting and meeting ambitious targets for gender balance, women's leadership and equal pay for work of equal value. You can learn more about the initiative here: https://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/target-gender-equality/

We are seeking translation from English to Chinese. The selected online volunteer will translate the following:

  1. Slide Decks including Notes section
  2. Word documents

Ideally the candidate would have some understanding of common terms used in the area of gender equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as knowledge of how to edit material in power point documents.

Translators should make sure to use gender-inclusive language throughout. Please see guidelines: https://www.un.org/en/gender-inclusive-language/guidelines.shtml

Translation skills from English to Chinese

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to translate complex material. What strategies did you use? This question assesses your approach to challenging translations and problem-solving abilities. Discuss specific strategies and methods you employed to ensure accuracy and clarity.
How do you ensure accuracy in your translations? The interviewer wants to evaluate your attention to detail and commitment to quality. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've used gender-inclusive language in your translations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback on your translations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to volunteer for a project focused on gender equality? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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