Translate report about migration in Nouakchott (Mauritania) from French to Arabic

Translate report from French to Arabic.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Tuesday 8 Jun 2021 at 18:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate report from French to Arabic.

You have:

  • Native in Arabic and fluent in French is mandatory.
  • Familiarity with technical terms related to migration issues is advantageous.
  • Availability to commit 11-20 hours per week for 2 weeks is required.

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International Organization for Migration in Mauritania is looking for 1 online volunteer to help us translate a report about migration in Nouakchott (Mauritania) from French to Arabic. The document will be used by the organization to make migration data available to Arabic speakers, organizations, and individuals and will help us to enhance the capacity of governments to collect reliable and comprehensive statistics and data on migration and to advance understanding of migration issues more generally. The text to be translated is 20 pages long/including over 30 graphs and images.

  • Translation
  • Translation and interpretation

    The document will be used by the organization to make migration data available to Arabic speakers, organizations, and individuals and will help us to enhance the capacity of governments to collect reliable and comprehensive statistics and data on migration and to advance understanding of migration issues more generally.

  • Volunteers: 1 needed

  • 11-20 hours per week / 2 weeks

    Candidates should be native in Arabic and fluent in French. Familiarity with technical terms related to migration issues will be considered an advantage. A one-paragraph translation will be requested as part of the selection process.

  • Mauritania

  • French, Arabic

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you faced a challenging translation task? This question assesses your experience handling difficult translation scenarios. Talk about a specific instance, detailing the challenges and how you overcame them.
How do you ensure accuracy in your translations, especially with technical content? The interviewer wants to know your methods for maintaining translation quality. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take if you encounter unfamiliar terms during translation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage your time effectively when working on translation projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to volunteer for translation work in regards to migration issues? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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