Translate a report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Financial Transactions and Consumer Behavior in Bahrain (English to Arabic)

Translate financial analysis report from English to Arabic

This opening expired 5 years ago. Do not try to apply for this job.

Application deadline 5 years ago: Thursday 22 Oct 2020 at 10:00 UTC

Open application form

Overview

Translate financial analysis report from English to Arabic

You have:

  • Native in Arabic and fluent in English required for the role.
  • Familiarity with technical terms related to finance, financial transactions, and e-commerce is a plus.
  • Successful candidates will provide a paragraph of translation as part of the selection process.

Contract

This is a UNV contract. More about UNV contracts.

UNDP Bahrain is looking for one online volunteer to help us translate a research analysis report about financial transactions in Bahrain from English to Arabic. This report is part of the global UNDP initiative to assess the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 and will be used to inform policy and COVID-19 response decisions in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The text to be translated is 5,000 words (22 pages) long. It will include translating figures and charts.

  • Translation
  • Translation and interpretation

    This project is part of a larger initiative carried out by UNDP Bahrain and the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) to carry out a socio-economic impact assessment of COVID-19 on the Kingdom that uses rigorous techniques, with inputs from a broad range of additional actors and counterparts, including the UN system, public and private sector entities, academia, and civil society.

  • Volunteers: 1 needed

  • 11-20 hours per week / 2 weeks

    Candidates should be native in Arabic and fluent in English. Familiarity with technical terms related to finance, financial transactions, and e-commerce will be considered an advantage. A one-paragraph translation will be requested as part of the selection process.

  • Bahrain

  • English, Arabic

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to translate a complex document? The interviewer wants to assess your translation experience with complex materials. Focus on what the document was about and how you handled the complexity.
What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in translation? They are looking for your approach to maintaining precision in your work. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage tight deadlines when translating projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenging translation you managed? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you think understanding cultural context is important in translation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 5 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: onlinevolunteering.org