Volunteer Language Translators- Pidgin, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba at Skills Outside School Foundation

The translators will translate content from time to time, in to the various languages highlighted above in a volunteer capacity)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reading through or listening to materials in one language, ascertains understanding of the meaning and context of that material, and converts it into a second language, making sure to preserve the original meaning.
• Translating online, video, and television media by providing subtitles
• Consulting with subject matter experts and other colleagues in order to understand specialised concepts and translate them appropriately.
• Refering to online translation tools for additional assistance with translation.
• Using highly specialised translation software where necessary to encourage efficiency and consistency.
• Translating a variety of documents including literary, legal, research, technical, scientific, educational, and commercial materials.
• May specialise in a particular industry in which he or she has relevant experience or knowledge, such as medicine, the arts, business, or finance.