Sunday, 24 January 2016

Translator Intern / Volunteer - English, French & Spanish

Children and young people all over the world are in need of protection and special care when they come into conflict with the law. This is the inspiration behind the establishment of the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO), which offers an inter-disciplinary system of information, communication, debates, analysis and proposals concerning different areas relating to the development of juvenile justice worldwide. The IJJO was created in 2002 and obtained the statute of Public Interest Foundation in 2006. Currently, it has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). It receives support and sponsorship from a variety of universities, NGOs and government departments, as well as from different international and regional institutions.
The Translation internship or volunteering experience will help undergraduate and/or graduate students, as well as volunteers, further cultivate their skills through a real-life work experience. Successful candidates will participate in a broad range of translation-related activities.
Main tasks:
Translating a wide variety of juridical and sociological documents related to law and juvenile justice.
Proofreading documents.
Organizing and coordinating translation work, ensuring good quality translation.
Requirements
Profile:
Knowledge and experience in translation.
Specialization: translation between French, English and Spanish. Translation into mother tongue from the other two languages.
Creativity, versatility, high energy, initiative and discipline.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and determination to meet deadlines.
The knowledge of other languages and law is a plus.
Good use of IT.
Able to work independently as well as being part of a team.
Sharp attention to detail when proofreading.
Education/Experience:Undergraduate/postgraduate students of Translation. Volunteers with similar studies or work experience are equally welcome.
Internship term:
Maximum 6 months minimum 3 months (Flexible period according to the student's availability).
No financial remuneration is offered by the IJJO (Please check the European ERASMUS and Leonardo Programme opportunities with your university).
Venue:
Murcia (Spain) / Online
If you are interested, please send your CV (with photograph attached) and a motivation letter to:internship@oijj.org
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