English to Proper Arabic Translation for Social Media and Communications Materials

Volunteer to translate social media and communication materials from English to Arabic.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Wednesday 8 Mar 2023 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Volunteer to translate social media and communication materials from English to Arabic.

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  • Candidates should be native in Arabic and fluent in English.
  • Familiarity with technical terms related to volunteering will be considered an advantage.
  • Previous translation experience is considered an asset.

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UNV Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) represents and strategically positions UNV in the region, bringing UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society, and the private sector. The Regional Office also leads the communication materials related to volunteer efforts in the Arab States Region.

We are seeking online volunteers support to translate some of our materials from English to proper Arabic to be shared on our social media accounts.

We are seeking an online volunteer to assist us with translating social media posts and communications materials from English to proper Arabic. This will help us reach and engage with Arabic-speaking audiences and better communicate our mission and work. As an Online Volunteer, you will be responsible for translating around 10-15 materials, including social media posts promoting our events, campaigns, and initiatives, email newsletters and updates to our community of supporters, website content, such as about us pages, program descriptions, and blog posts, and communications materials, including brochures, flyers, 2-pagers, and posters.

Candidates should be native in Arabic and fluent in English. Familiarity with technical terms related to volunteering will be considered an advantage. Previous translation experience is considered an asset.

Potential interview questions

Can you share your experience with translation projects you've worked on before? The interviewer wants to understand your background in translation and relevant experience. Discuss specific projects, your role, and any challenges you overcame.
How do you ensure accuracy and cultural relevance in your translations? The interviewer is assessing your attention to detail and cultural understanding. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or resources do you use when translating texts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe a time you had to meet a tight deadline while providing translation services? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback or revisions on your translated materials? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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