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

Translate gender equality material from English to French

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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 material from English to French

You have:

  • Translation skills from English to French
  • Understanding of common terms used in the area of gender equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Knowledge of how to edit material in PowerPoint documents
  • Use gender-inclusive language throughout the translation

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 French. 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 French

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your translation process when working with materials related to gender equality? This question assesses your familiarity with the context of the material you will be translating. Discuss your approach to ensuring accuracy and sensitivity in translations.
What strategies do you use to ensure that translations maintain gender-inclusive language? The interviewer wants to know your methods for handling inclusivity in translation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach the editing of translated content in PowerPoint? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a challenging translation you faced and how you resolved it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have working with organizations focused on diversity and inclusion? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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