Freelance Linguists- Swahili at Digital Divide Data (DDD Kenya)

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Freelance Linguists- Swahili

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldArt / Crafts / Languages 

Purpose of the role

  • The Linguist performs quality translation, copy edit tasks, and on-demand video tasks, and ensures that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level; ensures that the Language Process is being followed when executing all tasks.

Job Description

  • Performing on-demand translation tasks 
  • Performing transcreation/translation/post-editing tasks 
  • Performing other translation-related admin tasks 
  • Managing project-related queries
  • Preparing, managing, and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, and work instruction) up to quality standards and up to date
  • Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
  • Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
  • Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
  • Arbitrations/ RCA & LQE feedback (helping the team with filing arbitrations)
  • Achieving the goals set by the Swahili/ Hausa Team Lead

Qualifications

  • University degree in Linguist/Applied Languages.
  • Fluent in Swahili (native level), both written and spoken, and fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Being experienced as a translator in Mobile Apps, Search Engines, IT Consumer Products, Entertainment, Marketing, Software UI, and Websites is a plus.
  • Excellent feel for language (source/target).
  • Knowledge of terminology in the following subject matters IT consumer products, social media, and entertainment.
  • Thorough understanding of the localization process.
  • The excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications and standard CAT tools (e.g. SDL Studio, XTM).
  • Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and translators.

Other Skills

  • Ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
  • Ability to work within a remote team.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Digital Divide Data (DDD Kenya) on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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