Transcriber and Translator’s key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Listen and Transcribe audio and video recordings from interviews, focus group discussions, meetings, and other events into written text.
Ensuring the meaning is preserved without omitting or adding information. The translation must accurately reflect the intent and context of the original transcript.
Revise transcripts based on feedback and proofread for typos, grammars and terminology errors to ensure the quality of transcripts.
Identify and note unclear or inaudible sections for clarification.
Provide regular updates to the supervisor on work progress.
Document the challenges encountered during transcription and translation and suggest mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with HERD International’s team to understand project requirements and deliverables.
Complete the Translation Progress Sheet daily by tracking the number of words translated.
Adhere to confidentiality and data protection guidelines when handling sensitive information.
Follow established guidelines and formatting standards for transcription and translation.
Job Specification
MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Sociology, or any other relevant discipline.
Experience in transcription and translation of qualitative data.
Good typing skills in Nepali and English.
Excellent listening, writing and editing skills
Proficiency in specific language (Nepali, English including other e.g. Awadhi, as per requirement)
Familiarity with qualitative research methods
Apply Instructions
Interested and qualified individuals are requested to email your CV and cover letter to jobs@herdint.com. When applying, please include your name and the position title in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and as per requirements until the position is filled.
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Organization Summary
HERD INTERNATIONAL is a research and development agency, promoting evidence informed policies and practices for sustainable development and contributing to improve quality of life of people. It is legally registered as a service company under the Office of the Company Registrar, Ministry of Industry, Nepal. HERD INTERNATIONAL functions with the principles of Youth-Centric Empowerment, High Regard to Human Subjects, Partnership and Collaboration, Integrated Development, Innovation for Impact, Translating Evidence into Policy and Practice and Zero Tolerance on Corruption and Misappropriation. All members of this organization embody in principle and practice these principles.
We function with 3E approaches of EFFICIENCY, EXECUTION and EMPOWERMENT.
