Swahili Senior Translator at Digital Divide Data (DDD Kenya)

Purpose of the position

The Linguist performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation tasks, and takes on linguistic lead functions on assigned accounts/projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators (internal and/or freelancers) for assigned accounts/projects, trains and develops freelancers, 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 by the project/account team.

Job Description

• Performing quality control tasks on assigned projects or accounts (EN > SW KE)
• Performing on-demand translation tasks (EN > SW KE)
• Performing transcreation/translation/post-editing tasks (EN > SW KE)
• Performing other translation-related admin tasks (EN > SW KE)
• 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
• Developing and training new and existing translators according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
• 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 Team Lead

Qualifications

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages and related experience as translator and/or reviewer of 2+ years.
• Fluent in Swahili (native level), both written and spoken, fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• 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.