Translation of the article on UN Volunteers from English to Ukrainian

Translate article on UN Volunteers from English to Ukrainian.

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Overview

Translate article on UN Volunteers from English to Ukrainian.

You have:

  • Be a native Ukrainian speaker and fluent in English.
  • 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 3 Online Volunteers to support us by translating the article on UN Volunteers from Ukraine from English to Ukrainian.

To this end, the Online Volunteers are asked: - To translate the document, which is 1125 words (3 Word pages) long, into Ukrainian. - Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience.

The selected Online Volunteers 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 your experience with translation work, particularly into Ukrainian? This question seeks to understand your translation background and relevance to the role. Highlight specific translation projects or experiences, focusing on details that involve Ukrainian translations.
What strategies do you use to ensure accurate translations that fit the target audience? The interviewer wants to gauge your approach to maintaining accuracy and relevance in translations. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle technical terms in translations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenging translation you have completed? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you know about the contributions of UN Volunteers in Ukraine? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that your translations are concise and fit the communications guidelines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you believe inclusivity through translation is important? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your workload when working on multiple translation projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: unv.org