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

Translate gender equality materials from English to Italian

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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 Italian

You have:

  • Translation skills from English to Italian
  • Understanding of common terms used in gender equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Ability to edit material in PowerPoint documents

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 Italian. 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 Italian

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with gender equality translations? To understand your familiarity with the subject matter and context of the translation. Share specific examples of past translation projects in the gender equality domain.
How do you ensure the use of gender-inclusive language? To gauge your awareness and application of gender-inclusivity in language. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org