Translation for U-Report Polls from English to Tamil (Sri Lanka)
Support translation of surveys addressing young people's issues
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Overview
Support translation of surveys addressing young people's issues
You have:
- Fluency in Tamil (preferably native) and English.
- Interest in youth empowerment and youth engagement related work.
- Background in translation services.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Submission of a translated paragraph as part of the selection process.
Contract
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U-Report South Asia is looking for online volunteers who would support in translating surveys addressing young people issues from English into Tamil (Sri Lanka). The volunteer will be asked to start ASAP and to submit the translation work within 48 hours (for a text of approx. 1000 words). Google translation will not be accepted. Online volunteers will receive a certificate for completing their assignments.
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
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. U-Report is all about young people’s voices. Once someone join the U-Report community they are able to take polls and share young people’s issues and voices with other young people and policymakers. Website: www.southasia.ureport.in
Volunteers: 12 needed
1-5 hours per week / 1 weeks
The volunteer should be fluent in the local language (preferably native) and English and should have a great interest in youth empowerment and youth engagement related work. A background in translation, youth engagement and having an understanding of youth friendly tone of voice is an advantage. The volunteers need to be able to work under tight deadlines. Interested candidate will be requested to submit a paragraph translated into language in which they expertise in as part of the selection.
Asia
- Tamil
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a translation you have done previously? | This question assesses your practical translation experience. | Share a specific example of a previous translation task and the context for it. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of your translations? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to maintaining translation quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in translating youth-related content? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle tight deadlines in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to volunteer in youth engagement projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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