English to Lao) Translation of policy and procedural documents (100+ pages

Help translate UNV documents from English to Lao

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Thursday 25 Feb 2021 at 14:00 UTC

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Overview

Help translate UNV documents from English to Lao

You have:

  • Native Lao language speaker
  • Fluent in English
  • Ability to complete a one-paragraph translation as part of the selection process
  • Availability of 11-20 hours per week for 2 weeks

Contract

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UNV is looking for 1-2 Online Volunteers to help us translate two documents (UNV Conditions of Service and Cigna policy) from English to Lao. The document will be used by the organization to ensure understanding of the UNV policies and procedures by national staff. The text to be translated is more than 100 pages long.

  • Translation
  • Translation and interpretation

    As UNV in Lao PDR expands and more national volunteers are recruited, there is a need to ensure that these volunteers fully understand the policies and procedures of UNV.

  • Volunteers: 2 needed

  • 11-20 hours per week / 2 weeks

    Candidates should be native in Lao language and fluent in English. A one-paragraph translation will be requested as part of the selection process.

  • Lao People's Democratic Republic

  • English, Lao

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a difficult translation you have worked on? This question assesses your translation skills and problem-solving abilities in challenging scenarios. Discuss a specific instance, the challenges faced, and how you successfully navigated the situation.
Why do you think understanding UNV policies is important for volunteers? The interviewer aims to understand your perspective on the role of policies in volunteer engagement. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 5 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: onlinevolunteering.org