Translation of the article on UN Volunteers from English to Ukrainian

Translate the article on UN Volunteers from English to Ukrainian.

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Overview

Translate the article on UN Volunteers from English to Ukrainian.

You have:

  • Native in Ukrainian and fluent in English required.
  • Familiarity with technical terms related to the service of UN Volunteers is an advantage.
  • Previous translation experience is considered an asset.

Contract

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The goal of this assignment is to ensure that the stories of UN Volunteers from Ukraine are accessible to a wider Ukrainian-speaking audience. Since the original article is available only in English, language may become a barrier for many Ukrainians who would otherwise be interested in learning about the real-life contributions and experiences of UN Volunteers. By translating the article, we aim to promote inclusivity and raise awareness of volunteerism in Ukraine.

We are seeking 1 Online Volunteer to support us by translating the article on UN Volunteers from Ukraine who served under SVF from English to Ukrainian.

To this end, the Online Volunteer is asked: - To translate the document, which is 649 words (2 pages) long, into Ukrainian. - Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience.

The selected Online Volunteer will be provided with the document in the original language and will receive guidance on the target audience, as well as other guidance as needed.

Candidates should be native in Ukrainian and fluent in English. Familiarity with technical terms related to the service of UN Volunteers will be considered an advantage. Previous translation experience is considered an asset.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging translation project you worked on? This question assesses your ability to handle complexities in translation tasks. Share details of a specific project, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them.
How do you ensure your translations maintain the original tone and message? Interviewers want to know about your approach to maintaining accuracy in translations. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to familiarize yourself with specialized terminology? 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.
Can you give an example of how you've adapted translations for different audiences? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or software do you use for translation and why? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org