Translate video subtilities from English to Arabic
Translate video subtitles to improve onboarding for Arabic-speaking candidates
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Overview
Translate video subtitles to improve onboarding for Arabic-speaking candidates
You have:
- Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
- Familiarity with technical terms related to qualitative research, measurement, and volunteerism is an advantage.
- Previous translation experience is considered an asset.
Contract
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To enhance accessibility and user experience for Arabic-speaking candidates, ROAS aims to develop Arabic subtitles for an existing English-language video that comprehensively details the candidate registration process on the UVP platform. By providing Arabic subtitles, ROAS seeks to facilitate a smoother onboarding experience for Arabic-speaking candidates, improving their understanding of the registration steps and ultimately increasing platform engagement. \
We are seeking two Online Volunteers to support us by translating [the call for volunteering from English to Arabic. To this end, the Online Volunteers are asked:
- To translate the subtitle long into Arabic
- Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience
The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with the subtitle in the original language and will receive guidance on the target audience and our communications guidelines as well as other guidance as needed.
The Online Volunteers will have the opportunity learn about the ways in which the translated product contributes to the development of the State of the World's Volunteerism Report.
Candidates should be fluent in Arabic and English. Familiarity with technical terms related to qualitative research, measurement, volunteerism will be considered an advantage. Previous translation experience is considered an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging translation project you worked on? | The interviewer is assessing your problem-solving skills and adaptability in translation tasks. | Discuss the challenges faced, how you approached them, and what the outcome was. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of your translations? | This question evaluates your process and attention to detail in translation work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to make translations concise? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with technical terminology? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you adapted your translations for different target audiences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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