Translate blog posts for Accelerator Lab
Translate blogs from English to Portuguese for wider reach.
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Overview
Translate blogs from English to Portuguese for wider reach.
You have:
- Translate four existing blog posts from English to Portuguese.
- Experience in translation and familiarity with English and Portuguese literature.
- Background in journalism or related fields.
Contract
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The Accelerator Lab uses the method of " working out loud" constantly sharing insights about their work, one of the knowledge products produces by the lab is blog posts. It is important that the blog posts are available in both English and Portuguese to have a wider reach. This assignment consists of translating four existing blogs from English to Portuguese.
The UNDP Accelerator Lab aims to develop bottom-up solutions to 21st century problems. As opposed to developing elaborate projects that require the investment of costly resources, the Lab works in short cycles (two weeks to three months) to quickly test if a prototype works, before it is scaled into a more elaborate project. There are four stages to each cycle which are instrumental to understanding the limitations, mapping out stakeholders and existing solutions, as well as looking at ways to test and scale a hypothesis.
The Accelerator Lab uses the method of " working out loud" constantly sharing insights about their work, one of the knowledge products produces by the lab is blog posts. This assignment consists of translating four existing blogs from English to Portuguese.
Translation experience, English and Portuguese literature, journalism, and similar experience.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging translation project you've worked on? | This question assesses your problem-solving skills and your ability to handle complex projects. | Discuss a specific project, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy and quality of your translations? | This evaluates your attention to detail and commitment to quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain the tone and style of the original text? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle tight deadlines in translation projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is it important to translate content into multiple languages for organizations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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