English to Chinese translation of train-the-trainer toolkit on youth and the World We Want
Translate toolkit from English to Chinese for youth engagement.
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Overview
Translate toolkit from English to Chinese for youth engagement.
You have:
- Chinese as mother tongue is mandatory.
- Professional experience in translation or climate change is highly valued.
- Availability of 6-10 hours per week for 1 week.
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 to reflect and question their role and the role of UNDP in shaping the future they want to see and inform UNDP on what are the current and future priorities of the youth in Asia-Pacific. 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 / 1 weeks
Chinese as mother tongue is mandatory. Professional experience in translation or climate change is highly valued.
China
- English, Chinese
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translation projects? | This helps us understand your background and skills in translation. | Provide specific examples of past translation work, focusing on the context and outcome. |
| How would you ensure the translation is youth-friendly? | We want to gauge your understanding of the target audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in translation, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on language trends and translation best practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your approach to translating concepts related to sustainable development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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