Translate web content 2 per week from English to Portuguese for the iDiaspora platform to expand its reach

Translate content from English to Portuguese for diaspora engagement

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IOM Manila Human Resources Operations

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Volunteering Interpretation & Translation

Application deadline 4 years ago: Wednesday 4 Aug 2021 at 23:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate content from English to Portuguese for diaspora engagement

You have:

Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.
Experience with social media outreach.
Familiarity with online content management.
Experience with Drupal is preferable.
Online volunteers should commit to translating 1 to 2 content per week.

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The tasks for this online volunteering assignment will be to translate 1 to 2 content per week from the iDiaspora Platform in coordination with the iDiaspora Team within IOM. The translation would generally be from English to Portuguese to populate the Platforms multilingual functionality. Online volunteers will be assigned specific content to translate within a given timeframe and all translations will be review before going live on the Platform. Online volunteers will be expected to inform the iDiaspora Team in case they are unable to complete the assignment within the allotted time so that it can be reassigned if needed. Online volunteers will need to create their own accounts on the Platform to interact with it independently as needed. Furthermore, volunteers will be encouraged to share the translated content on social media to relevant groups and networks.

Translation
Translation and interpretation

iDiaspora was initially conceived as a vehicle which diaspora communities could share their concerns, hopes & ideas during the consultation process for the Global Compact for Migration. During initial consultations w/diaspora communities & other partners, it became clear to the iDiaspora team that there was a wider appetite for something meaningful through the platform. iDiaspora is a community driven digital venue, facilitated by IOM, designed to empower diaspora engagement in the 21st century. iDiaspora’s vision is to be the go-to venue for diaspora engagement and knowledge, now & into the future. iDiaspora will provide interactive & easy access to global connections, content & commentary on diaspora engagement. Designed as an evolving space, the platform will actively seek to develop a portfolio of products to develop diaspora engagement. Volunteers will directly contribute to expanding the reach of the iDiaspora Platform and building its online community by generating content of interest w/c can then be shared through social media to general interest & drive traffic toward the platform while providing the volunteer an opportunity to generate visibility for their work.
Volunteers: 6 needed
1-5 hours per week / 16 weeks

Volunteers should be familiar with online content management, experience with Drupal is preferable, as well as experience in social media outreach. Fluency in the language(s) being translated a most as noted below. Volunteers should be fluent in English and Portuguese. Spanish and/or French will be an advantage.
Global
English, Portuguese

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to translate a difficult text?	This question assesses your language skills and ability to handle challenges in translation.	Share a specific example showing how you overcame difficulties in translation.
How do you manage your time when working on translation tasks?	The interviewer wants to know how you prioritize and schedule your work.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you use for translation and why?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle feedback on your translations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've engaged with communities through social media?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.