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Translate documents for communication

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Overview

Translate documents for communication

You have:

  • Master word processing skills
  • Be acquainted with the use of CATT
  • Use technologies such as OCR-ing and SRA-ing
  • Translate documents from Arabic to English and vice versa
  • Availability to work 6-10 hours per week

Contract

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Translation of Documents for UNOCHA Sudan Communication & Information Section (CIS) From Arabic to English & From English to Arabic

  • Translation
  • Translation and interpretation

    UNOCHA Sudan Communication and Information Section (CIS) would like to mobilize online volunteers to translate key articles, messages and other Communication materials for the website, social media and dissemination to partners. Most of the material will be drafted and published in English and will need to be translated into Arabic. However occasionally material in Arabic would need to be translated into English. The material will range from a few pages (up to 2,000 words) to a short media post.

  • Volunteers: 5 needed

  • 6-10 hours per week / 1 weeks

    This task will suit the postgraduate level students and assist UNVs improve their communication and translation skills. Volunteers need to master word processing skills, CATT and be acquainted with the use of other relevant technologies such as OCR-ing & SRA-ing etc.

  • Sudan

  • English, Arabic

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to translate a complex document? This assesses your experience and problem-solving abilities in translation. Discuss specific challenges faced and how you overcame them.
How do you ensure accuracy and clarity in your translations? This question evaluates your attention to detail and quality assurance methods. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are your strategies for managing tight deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a time you worked collaboratively on a translation project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How comfortable are you with using different translation technologies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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