English to Chinese translation of train-the-trainer toolkit on youth and leadership development
Translate a toolkit from English to Chinese for youth workshops
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Overview
Translate a toolkit from English to Chinese for youth workshops
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- Chinese as mother tongue is mandatory.
- Professional experience in translation or leadership training is highly valued.
- Commitment of 6-10 hours per week for 2 weeks.
Contract
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The online volunteer will translate from English to Chinese a train-the-trainer toolkit developed by Youth Co:Lab, used by youth to organise workshops about Leadership in Action. The translation should be youth-friendly and localized in order to reach and engage with more remote communities. The toolkit, hosted online, is a mix of Word and PowerPoint documents as well as a survey. We will be available to answer any question and provide the necessary support. The Toolkit approximately contains 5,000 English words.
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
Youth Co:Lab positions young people front and center in order to solve the region’s most pressing challenges. Co-created in 2017 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Citi Foundation, Youth Co:Lab aims to establish a common agenda for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to empower and invest in youth, so that they can accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through leadership, social innovation and entrepreneurship. Youth Co:Lab has been implemented in 25 countries and territories across Asia Pacific. Recently, Youth Co:Lab launched the Movers Programme, a regional movement of volunteers who organise and facilitate workshops at a grassroots level to raise awareness about the SDGs and develop entrepreneurial mindsets among youth.
Volunteers: 2 needed
6-10 hours per week / 2 weeks
Chinese as mother tongue is mandatory. Professional experience in translation or leadership training is highly valued.
China
- English, Chinese
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging translation project you worked on? | This question helps assess your translation experience and problem-solving skills. | Provide specific examples of challenges faced and how you overcame them. |
| How do you ensure that translations are culturally appropriate for your audience? | The interviewer wants to know about your cultural sensitivity and understanding of target demographics. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work with youth in leadership roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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