Translate from English to Slovak the brochure about MHPSS services for refugees
Translate the brochure for mental health services for refugees
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Overview
Translate the brochure for mental health services for refugees
You have:
- Native Slovak language proficiency
- Fluency in English
- Familiarity with technical terms related to mental health and psychosocial support
- Previous translation experience
- Ability to use simple and clear language
Contract
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The volunteer will, to the best of his ability, competently and correctly translate the English version of the document into the Slovak language. The document is used to inform refugees about their opportunities for mental health services. The text may contain some professional vocabulary in a small amount. Most of the document uses ordinary understandable words. The document contains from up to 10 pages in A4 format.
We are seeking 2 Online Volunteers to support us by translating the brochure about mental health services in Slovakia available for refugees from Ukraine from English language to Slovak language. To this end the Online Volunteers are asked: - To translate the document, which is approximately 8-10 pages format A4 long into Slovak - Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience
The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with the document in the original language and will receive guidance on the target audience and our communications guidelines as well as other guidance as needed. All support during the work of the volunteer will be provided by the host country WHO Slovakia upon request.
The Online Volunteers will have the opportunity to build connections with the World Health Organization Country Office to the Slovak Republic team and learn about the ways in which the translated product contributes to risk communicstion and emergency response, what impact the information has on affected communities and how communication with refugees can be set up.
Candidates should be native in Slovak language and fluent in English language. Familiarity with technical terms related to mental health and psychosocial support topic will be considered an advantage. Previous translation experience is considered an asset. Important is the ability not only to translate, but also to interpret the words (use simply clear and understandable for all people language).
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt your translation style for a specific audience. | This assesses your ability to tailor translations to meet audience needs. | Provide an example highlighting your adaptability and communication skills. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of your translations, especially in technical subjects? | This question focuses on your methods for maintaining translation quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you faced a challenging translation task? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback on your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you think effective communication is important in your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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