Translation/transliteration of text from Sinhala to English
Quick answer
OHCHR is seeking an Online Volunteer to translate and transliterate Sinhala documents related to human rights into English, working remotely for 84 months.
- Role
- Translation/transliteration of text from Sinhala to English
- Organization
- OHCHR
- Location
- Online
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Support the translation and transliteration of selected extracts from Sinhala-language documents related to human rights into English.
What you'll do
- Review Sinhala-language documents to identify and extract relevant information online.
- Translate selected excerpts of documents from Sinhala into English.
- Transliterate details from Sinhala into English, where required.
- Ensure translations and transliterations are accurate, faithful to the original, concise, and consistent with OHCHR formatting, terminology, and existing data protection requirements.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of translations completed by other contributors, as requested.
- Communicate regularly with the project lead and promptly flag any issues, inconsistencies, or concerns requiring attention.
What it takes
- native in Sinhalese
- fluent in English
- familiar with technical terms related to human rights
- previous translation experience
- prior experience in managing confidential materials
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the work conducted?
The work will be conducted online.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should be native in Sinhalese and fluent in English, with familiarity with technical terms related to human rights and previous translation experience.
How can I apply?
Interested candidates should apply by the end of the year, as the application period is not explicitly stated in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on OHCHR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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