Translator jobs in Mumbai at TISS

Inviting application for the position of Translator

Name of the projects: “Changing Sexual Networks and Unexplored Risk Behaviours of Truckers/Drivers and Allied Population in India” and “Migrants' emerging mobility patterns, high-risk behaviors, HIV vulnerabilities and responses during COVID-19 in India”.

Job Description: The individual shall be responsible to translate from the local language to English and from English to the local language, making sure to maintain the original meaning and format of the transcript. Translator responsibilities include reading the interviews and thoroughly understanding the context of given material, using specialized dictionaries and translation tools, and proofreading them. To be successful in this role, you should have a keen eye for details and be fluent in both English and the local language. Ultimately, you will provide ready-to-use translated content that meets the project requirement.

Responsibilities:

1. Read the given material (transcripts).
2. Convert text from a given language to English or from English to the respective local language.
3. Ensure translated content conveys original meaning.
4. Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy.
5. Follow up with internal team members and clients to ensure translation meets their needs.
6. Edit the content with an eye toward maintaining its original format.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Graduation completed
2. Experience in translating from local language to English and back translation.
3. Should have excellent command over local language and English, both reading & writing. 4. Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
5. Good knowledge of content editing tools.
6. Familiarity with translation software.
7. Time-management skills.
8. Additional certification in linguistics is adequate.
9. Hands-on experience on Computer (typing) and familiar with system operations.

Remuneration: INR 500-700 per interview (transcript) translation.

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