Translation support for WHO Communications Teams from English to Azerbaijani

Support the WHO Communications Teams with translations.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Monday 17 Apr 2023 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support the WHO Communications Teams with translations.

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Candidates should be native in Azerbaijani and fluent in English
Familiarity with health-related technical terms
Previous translation experience is considered an asset

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With this task, WHO aims to have various materials on health-related topics for the Communications Teams translated from English into Azerbaijani or vice versa to communicate and advocate wellbeing, and increase accessibility of documents and group interventions to a wider audience.

The selected candidates will have the opportunity to provide translations of communication materials of WHO to increase the visibility and raising awareness in the country

We are seeking 2 online Volunteers to support us by translating health related materials of WHO from English to Azerbaijani or vice versa. 1 Online Volunteer will be asked to translate from English to Azerbaijani, while the other one will be asked to proofread the translated documents for high-quality assurance. The task includes:

Translating 5-7 brief documents (approximately 2-4 pages each) and 5-7 PowerPoint presentations, from English to Azerbaijani (for 1 volunteer) and proofreading (for the other 1 volunteer)
Ensuring the translation is concise, in line with WHO communications guidelines, and fits the audience

The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with the documents in English/Azerbaijani language and will receive guidance on the target audience and our communications guidelines as well as other guidance as needed.

Candidates should be native in Azerbaijani and fluent in English Familiarity with health-related technical terms Previous translation experience is considered an asset

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a previous translation project you've worked on?	The interviewer wants to understand your past experience with similar tasks.	Detail your project, the languages involved, and any challenges you overcame.
How do you ensure accuracy and quality in your translations?	The interviewer is assessing your methods for maintaining the integrity of translated materials.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to familiarize yourself with health-related terminology?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle receiving feedback on your translations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider when translating to ensure it fits the target audience?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.