English to Khmer translation of train-the-trainer toolkit on youth and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Translate chapters on SDGs into Khmer for youth workshops.
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Overview
Translate chapters on SDGs into Khmer for youth workshops.
You have:
- Fluency in English and Khmer is mandatory.
- Professional translation experience or translation studies is highly appreciated.
- Interest in climate change, gender equality, and/or youth empowerment is a plus.
Contract
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The Online Volunteers will translate from English to Khmer 2 chapters from the train-the-trainer toolkit developed by Youth Co:Lab, used by youth to organise workshops about the Sustainable Development Goals in their community. The 2 chapters are on Goals 5 (Gender Equality) and 13 (Climate 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. One chapter approximately has 6000 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
1-5 hours per week / 4 weeks
Khmer as mother tongue is mandatory. Professional translation experience and/or translation studies are highly appreciated. Interest in climate change, gender equality and/or youth empowerment is a plus.
Cambodia
- English, Khmer
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a previous translation project you worked on and what challenges you faced? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical translation experience and problem-solving skills. | Share specific examples of your translation work, focusing on how you overcame challenges. |
| How would you ensure that your translation is youth-friendly and accessible? | This question aims to evaluate your understanding of audience engagement in translation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to maintain accuracy and cultural relevance in your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've handled feedback on your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is the translation of sustainable development content important to you? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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