Translation for U-Report Polls from English to Sindi (Pakistan)
Assist with translations for polls targeting youth
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Overview
Assist with translations for polls targeting youth
You have:
- Fluency in Sindi (preferably native) and English is required for the role.
- The Online Volunteer must submit translations of polls within 48 hours.
- A bachelor's degree or higher is required.
- Candidates must submit a paragraph translated into the local language as part of the selection process.
- Interest in youth empowerment and youth engagement is essential.
- Experience in translation is an advantage.
- Must be able to work under tight deadlines.
Contract
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U-Report is a free online tool to communicate and share issues that matter to young people. It allows young people from any community, anywhere in the world to speak out, respond to polls and become positive agents of change. You can find out more about U-Report here: https://southasia.ureport.in/
- The Online Volunteer is expected to be fluent in Sindi (preferably native) and English.
- The Online Volunteer is required to submit the translation of each poll within 48 hours of the work assigned. The text in the word/poll will be approximately 1000 words.
- The Online Volunteer should not be using google translation.
Below are some of the guidelines for the assignments:
Keep the translation as close to the original as possible Remember that you are talking to a young audience Use simple language, simple sentences yet relevant and technically correct Avoid jargon and slang Avoid words with ambiguous meanings, aim for wording that all respondents will interpret in the same way Strive for wording that is specific and concrete (as opposed to general and abstract) Avoid the use of single or double negations Google translation will not be accepted
1.Education-bachelor’s degree or more 2.As part of the selection process the candidates will be required to submit a paragraph translated into the local language. 3.Financial support is not provided. 4.Certificate of completion will be provided. 5.Should be able to work under tight deadlines. 6.Should have an interest in youth empowerment and youth engagement related work. 7.A background in translation and having an understanding of the youth-friendly tone of voice is an advantage.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your process for translating text while maintaining the original tone and meaning? | This question assesses your translation strategy and understanding of context. | Explain your approach, emphasizing accuracy and awareness of audience. |
| How do you manage tight deadlines in your translation work? | The interviewer wants to know your time management skills and ability to work under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to address cultural nuances in translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is youth engagement important to you, and how does it influence your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a challenge you faced during a translation project and how you overcame it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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