Agent-Swahili Research & Data Entry Specialist at Samasource

Job Description:

Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful candidate will be adding, editing and merging data in a large database of international topics. Focus will be on a variety of categories including popular culture and media. This will include use a variety of online tools for data entry and analysis, including quality assurance for word-level translations (Swahili to English, English to Swahili).Duties will include but not limited to:

• Adding to, editing and merging data based on instructions that will be provided
• Analyzing multiple information sources to resolve factual discrepancies
• Engaging in online discussion with colleagues on best practices
• Ensuring quality of data in the database

Qualifications Required:

• Degree in a technical field or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge:

• Highly proficient in English to Swahili and Swahili to English translation at the word/character level
• Advanced internet research skills
• 2 years of relevant experience in business or translation in Swahili and English
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Take pride in everything they do and be motivated to go above and beyond what is expected
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail
• Have the ability to work with a sense of urgency
• Have good time management skills
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Be a strong team player
• Quick learner with creative problem-solving and analytical skills

Deadline for applications is August 03, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.