French Technical Translator / Post-Editor – ESG & Sustainability Course

French Technical Translator / Post-Editor – ESG & Sustainability Course Fixed Fee: USD 400 IBOSD – UK Ltd. is looking for an experienced English–French Technical Translator / French Post-Editor to professionally review, correct and finalise the French version of our: IBOSD Skill Certificate in ESG & Sustainability – 40 Learning Hours Important – AI-Translated French Version Will Be Provided This is not a translation-from-scratch assignment. IBOSD will provide: The final English master document A complete AI-translated French version The selected freelancer will be responsible for comparing the French version with the English master and producing a professional, technically accurate and natural French version suitable for publication and professional training. The main programme contains approximately 75,000 words, together with supporting templates, checklists, tables and related materials. Scope of Work The freelancer shall: Review the complete AI-translated French version against the English master. Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax. Correct mistranslations, omissions and changes in meaning. Rewrite unnatural or literal AI-generated French. Ensure professional and natural French throughout. Ensure that the technical meaning of the English source is accurately retained. Maintain consistent ESG and sustainability terminology throughout all modules. Check headings, Learning Outcomes, activities, case studies, examples, templates, checklists and tables. Check assessment instructions and technical questions for accurate meaning. Identify any passage where the AI translation has materially altered or misunderstood the English source. Complete a final proofreading and quality check. Technical Terminology The programme includes professional terminology relating to: ESG and Sustainability GRI Standards IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 ESRS / CSRD GHG Protocol Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions Carbon accounting and carbon management Materiality and double materiality ESG governance Environmental sustainability Human rights and responsible value chains Sustainability reporting ESG risk and KPIs Transition planning ESG data and assurance Greenwashing and sustainability claims Applicants with previous experience in ESG, sustainability, climate, environment, carbon, HSE, ISO, corporate reporting or related technical subjects will be preferred. Key Requirement We are not looking for someone who simply reads and corrects French grammar. The selected freelancer must compare the French translation with the English master and ensure that the original technical meaning has been accurately transferred into French. Where official or widely accepted French terminology exists for international ESG and sustainability frameworks, appropriate professional terminology should be used. Deliverables The selected freelancer shall provide: Complete professionally edited French version. Corrections preferably shown using Microsoft Word Track Changes. Final clean French version ready for publication. Consistent English–French terminology throughout the programme. A short English–French ESG terminology/glossary list covering important recurring technical terms. A list of any passages where the freelancer identifies uncertainty regarding the technical meaning of the English source. Fixed Project Fee USD 400 – Fixed Fee Applicants should apply only if they are comfortable completing the full agreed scope within this fixed budget. Candidate Profile Preference will be given to candidates who have: Excellent/native-level professional French. Strong English comprehension. Experience in English-to-French translation, editing or post-editing. Experience reviewing AI or machine-translated documents. Experience with technical or professional training materials. Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, environment, climate, carbon, ISO, HSE or corporate reporting. Strong attention to terminology consistency and detail. Ability to work with large Microsoft Word documents. Selection Test Shortlisted candidates may be provided with approximately 750–1,000 words consisting of: The original English text; and The corresponding AI-translated French version. Candidates will be requested to edit the French version using Track Changes. The sample will be evaluated for: Accuracy against the English source Quality of professional French ESG terminology Identification of AI translation errors Naturalness and readability Attention to detail Application Please include: Your country and native language. Your English–French translation/editing experience. Your experience with ESG, sustainability, environmental or other technical subjects. Your experience with AI/machine-translation post-editing. Your estimated completion time for approximately 75,000 words plus supporting materials. Confirmation that you accept the USD 400 fixed project fee. Examples of relevant previous work, if available. This assignment may lead to additional French-language projects, as IBOSD plans to develop and translate further professional programmes in sustainability, climate, carbon management, safety and related areas. IBOSD – UK Ltd.