English-Tetum Translation on Online Courses related to Infrastructure Activities

Task type

Translation and Interpretation

Task description

UNDP – GCF Project Office is seeking 5 (Five) Online Volunteers to support us by translating the Coursera courses alongside IOB as part of the project deliverables from English to Tetum. To this end, the Online Volunteers are asked: - To work alongside the IOB team to translate online courses on the Coursera Platform (1 course by 1 volunteer), which is about 10 modules per course into Tetum. - Ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience. - Ensure the technical wordings and the overall meaning of the wording and sentence structure of the modules are aligned well when translated. The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with the course modules in the original language and will receive guidance on the target audience and our communications guidelines as well as other guidance as needed by the PMU staff of the above-mentioned project and IOB team.

Required experience

- Candidates should be native to Tetum and fluent in English. - Familiarity with technical terms related to the infrastructure of rural road, irrigation channels, and water supply schemes will be considered an advantage. - Previous translation experience is considered an asset. - Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. A one-paragraph translation will be requested as part of the selection process.

https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1754374609963264