English to Burmese Translation: Enhancing Local Response to Child Protection in Climate Change Disasters in South East Asia
Translate a survey from English to Burmese for child protection.
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Overview
Translate a survey from English to Burmese for child protection.
You have:
- Fluent in English and Burmese.
- Background in translation, child protection, humanitarian action, or human resources.
- Previous translation experience of translating to Burmese, especially survey documents, child protection, or humanitarian action.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Contract
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IFRC, UNICEF, AoR for Child Protection, Partnership to End Violence against Children are partnering to share a survey asking about Youth perspective on Child Protection in Climate Change Disasters in South East Asia. We are targeting 11 different countries (Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) and need the survey to be translated from English to the local languages of the countries listed above. The survey is about 6 pages long and totals around 1,500 words. For this specific opportunity, we are looking for a volunteer to translate the survey from English to Burmese.
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
In times of crisis caused by sudden onset climate change disaster, children face significant protection concerns. Thus, our aim, as an Area of Responsibility within the Global Protection Cluster, is to lead the coordination of child protection efforts in humanitarian settings in order to ensure children in emergencies are protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence.
Volunteers: 2 needed
11-20 hours per week / 3 weeks
The volunteer should be fluent in English and Burmese. A background in translation, child protection, humanitarian action or human resources is an advantage. Previous translation experience of translating to Burmese (especially survey documents, child protection or humanitarian action) is an asset. The volunteers need to be able to work under tight deadlines.
Asia
- English, Burmese
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a past translation project you completed under a tight deadline? | This question assesses your ability to manage time and meet deadlines effectively. | Describe the project, your timeline, and the strategies you used to ensure quality under pressure. |
| What challenges have you faced while translating documents related to child protection or humanitarian action? | The interviewer wants to hear about your problem-solving skills in context-specific translation scenarios. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and cultural relevance when translating sensitive materials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to volunteer for this translation project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe your process for translating a large document like the survey mentioned? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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