Freelance Linguist- Hausa / Swahili at Digital Divide Data (DDD Kenya)

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 and related experience as a translator and/or reviewer of 2+ years.
• Fluent in Swahili / Hausa (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.