UNPAID VOLUNTEER - French/English Translator

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

Role Title: French/ English Translator

Role Nature: Voluntary (unpaid)

Location: Home-based

The Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID) is an international non-profit institute advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and emerging digital technologies to support sustainable development and policy implementation.

We are looking for professional VOLUNTEERS Translators/Interpreters with excellent oral and writing skills who can have proficiency in both English and French on a C1 level or higher. Translators/Interpreters may agree to participate in the translation work at certain events upon request, dependent on their availability. BCI translators need to be able to translate both ways, e.g. English to French and French to English.

Your responsibilities (dependent on your work stream) will include the following:

• Reporting to the Translation Manager and providing written translation and live interpretation during meetings with foreign stakeholders;
• Translating minutes, reports, and formal letters;
• Answering language-related queries and assisting our developing country service users who require language support;
• Cooperating with other volunteers on ad hoc projects.

Requirements

Education & Training

• A relevant degree or training in Languages or Communications is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Relevant Experience

• 2+ years experience as a Translator/Interpreter;
• Experience in providing virtual interpretation on appropriate platforms;
• Experience in working independently and with teams to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Skills & Abilities

• C1 or higher proficiency in English and French.
• Experience translating from French into English and vice versa
• Strong in written communication, editing, and proofreading
• Close attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills.

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook;
• Basic knowledge of Trello and Microsoft Teams;
• Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred.

Benefits

This is a significant first step to gaining experience for an industry change into climate action and/or emerging tech. It is also a great opportunity for those wanting to take some time to get involved in changing the world and work with like-minded people.

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

The DTID Communications team aims to tell the BCI story and our role in driving innovation to mitigate climate change and create a cleaner and greener future. As a think-tank and advocacy group for such a major issue, we understand the importance of being a credible expert and advisor which is why it is essential to demonstrate our research-driven approach to the relevant stakeholders.

Benefits you will get from volunteering with DTID are enormous and some include:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.