Translation of community proposal on COVID-19 Response from Thai to English
Help translate a project proposal from Thai to English for UNDP.
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Overview
Help translate a project proposal from Thai to English for UNDP.
You have:
- Fluency in Thai and English is required for translation tasks.
- Familiarity with technical terms related to local community and their livelihood is necessary.
- Previous experience in translating development documents is a strong asset.
- Availability to commit 11-20 hours per week for a duration of 1 week is required.
- A one-paragraph translation may be requested as part of the selection process.
Contract
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UNDP in Thailand is looking for an online volunteer to help us translate the project proposal from a Thai Civil Society Organisation on "Strengthening the local capacity through Community-based economics in responding to the COVID-19". The text to be translated is 4 pages long, including the project plan, the background, and the budget.
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
UNDP is working with the Royal Thai government, civil society, national partners, and the Thai public to help find solutions to persistent development challenges. In responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic, UNDP will be giving a grant to the Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) in Northern Thailand to reach out to the most vulnerable group (especially, the ethnic minorities) to prepare and better respond to the COVID-19 development challenges. The proposal and the grant given to the CSOs will help UNDP understand the needs and able to established possible assistance towards the vulnerable group in which will leave no one behind.
Volunteers: 1 needed
11-20 hours per week / 1 weeks
Candidates must be fluent in Thai and English. Familiarity with technical terms related to local community, their livelihood, and local businesses. Previous experience in translating development documents will be considered a strong asset. A one-paragraph translation may be requested as part of the selection process.
Thailand
- English, Thai
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your previous experience with translating community-focused documents? | This question assesses your relevant past work and how it relates to this volunteer role. | Outline your experiences and specify documents you have worked on, emphasizing any relevant terminology. |
| What methods do you use to ensure the translation maintains the original meaning? | The interviewer wants to know your approach to accuracy and fidelity in translation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle unfamiliar terminology in a document you are translating? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you adapted content for a different audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to volunteer for this project involving COVID-19 responses? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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