Translation from English to Vietnamese of online learning content on, entrepreneurship, SDGs & youth

Translate online learning modules from English to Vietnamese

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Monday 29 Mar 2021 at 05:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate online learning modules from English to Vietnamese

You have:

  • Mandatory fluency in English and Vietnamese languages.
  • Professional experience with translation and/or translation studies is highly appreciated.
  • Interest in social entrepreneurship is a plus.

Contract

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The Online Volunteer will translate from English to Vietnamese 5 online learning modules developed by Youth Co:Lab for young social entrepreneurs. The translation should be youth-friendly and localized in order to reach and engage with more remote communities. The set of documents is hosted online on Google Drive and is a mix of Google Docs and Google Slides documents. We will be available to answer any question and provide the necessary support. The Online Volunteer will translate approximately 5000 English words.

  • Translation
  • Translation and interpretation

    Youth Co:Lab positions young people front and center in order to solve the region’s most pressing challenges. Co-created in 2017 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Citi Foundation, Youth Co:Lab aims to establish a common agenda for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to empower and invest in youth, so that they can accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through leadership, social innovation and entrepreneurship. Youth Co:Lab has been implemented in 25 countries and territories across Asia Pacific.

  • Volunteers: 1 needed

  • 6-10 hours per week / 4 weeks

    Vietnamese as a mother tongue and fluency in English is mandatory. Professional experience with translation and/or translation studies are highly appreciated. Interest in social entrepreneurship is a plus.

  • Viet Nam

  • English, Vietnamese

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you faced a challenge during a translation project? This question gauges your problem-solving skills and adaptability in translation tasks. Provide an example of a relevant challenge and explain how you overcame it.
What strategies do you use to ensure your translations are youth-friendly and engaging? This assesses your understanding of audience and localization techniques. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize and manage your time when handling multiple translation projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is social entrepreneurship important to you? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback on your translations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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