UN Global Compact Translation (English to Japanese) for gender material

Translate gender material from English to Japanese

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

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Overview

Translate gender material from English to Japanese

You have:

  • Translation skills from English to Japanese
  • Understanding of common terms used in the area of gender equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Knowledge of how 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 Japanese. 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 Japanese

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with translating sensitive content, such as gender equality materials? This helps the interviewer understand your familiarity with nuanced and sensitive topics in translation. Discuss any relevant past experiences and the approach you take to ensure accuracy and inclusivity.
What is your process for ensuring the translation maintains inclusivity and accuracy? The interviewer wants to gauge your awareness of gender-inclusive language. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle terms or phrases that lack direct translations in Japanese? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a time you edited a presentation material? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or software do you use to assist in your translation work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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