Digital India Corporation/BHASHINI Division is currently inviting applications for the position of Language Expert – Sanskrit on a purely contractual basis.

Responsibilities

Translation

• Translate documents, articles, audio, and video content from Sanskrit to other languages and vice versa
• Ensure translations maintain the original meaning, tone, and context

Transcription

• Transcribe audio and video recordings from Sanskrit into text format
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in transcribed content

Interpretation

• Provide interpretation services for meetings, conferences, and events where Sanskrit-speaking individuals are involved
• Facilitate smooth communication between Sanskrit speakers and others

Content Creation

• Create original written content in Sanskrit for various purposes such as articles, social media posts, and marketing materials
• Ensure content is engaging, accurate, and culturally appropriate

Linguistic Analysis

• Conduct linguistic analysis of Sanskrit texts, identifying and documenting grammatical structures, vocabulary usage, and stylistic elements
• Provide feedback on language usage, grammar, and style

Quality Assurance

• Review translated & transcribed materials, adherence to consistency & accuracy
• Ensure all translated and created content meets linguistic quality standards
• Review and proofread materials before final delivery

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with team members, translators, and content creators to achieve and deliver high-quality results
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including writers, designers, and project managers
• Collaborate on projects to deliver high-quality, culturally relevant content

Cultural Sensitivity

• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness when working with Sanskrit language and content
• Sentient to understanding and respecting cultural nuances and differences

Research

• Stay updated on current events and developments in Sanskrit language, literature, and culture to inform translation and content creation efforts
• Stay updated on Sanskrit language trends, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary
• Conduct research on specific topics to enhance translation and content creation

Training and Support

• Provide guidance and support to colleagues and collaborators on Sanskrit language usage, grammar, and cultural aspects as needed

Hands- On Experience

• Candidates with min 2-5 years practical, hands-on experience in aforementioned areas will be prioritized. Please specify the areas where you have already gained practical experience or actively participated
• This may include projects you may have led, tasks you have completed, or roles you have held within these domains

Proficiency in Computer Skills

• Proficient in MS Office with having knowledge of typing
• Familiarity with a variety of tools commonly used in aforementioned areas
• Awareness of Unicode fonts & digital content creation

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About Bhashini

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the Digital India Program has undertaken a unique initiative, BHASHINI, the National Language Translation Mission. Mission Bhashini was launched by Hon’ble PM on 4th July 2022 during Digital India Week 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Vision of Bhashini is to “Harness natural language technologies to enable a diverse ecosystem of contributors, partnering entities and citizens for the purpose of transcending language barriers, thereby ensuring digital inclusion and digital empowerment in an Aatma Nirbhar Bharat.”