Traslation from French to English of key messages on the earthquake in Haiti

Translate a document from French to English for humanitarian partners

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OCHA - Regional Office for the Latin America and the Caribbean - ROLAC

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Home-based; Haiti

Volunteering Interpretation & Translation

Application deadline 4 years ago: Thursday 23 Sep 2021 at 18:00 UTC

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Overview

Translate a document from French to English for humanitarian partners

You have:

Be a native English speaker with previous experience in translation.
Availability to finalize the task as soon as possible due to time-sensitivity.

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Details

Translation of 1 document (4,000 words) from French to English, the key messages will be shared with the humanitarian partners currently operating in Haiti. At the end of the task the online volunteer will receive a certificate of appreciation for the support provided.

Translation
Translation and interpretation

The key messages will be shared with the humanitarian partners currently operating in Haiti.
Volunteers: 1 needed
1-5 hours per week / 1 weeks

Be native English speaker with previous experience with traslation; availability to finalize the task as soon as possible as the messages are time-sensitive.
Haiti
English, French

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to translate a document quickly?	This question assesses your ability to handle time-sensitive translation tasks.	Provide a specific example that highlights your efficiency and commitment.
What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy while translating?	The interviewer wants to understand your approach to maintaining the integrity of the original message.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle cultural differences in translation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What types of documents have you translated in the past?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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