Freelance Language Translator (English ↔ Swahili)

About Fuzu

Fuzu Global Workforce is a service line of Fuzu Oy, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. We deliver global out-staffing services to forward-thinking businesses, connecting them with top-tier talent across data sciences, languages, technology, data annotation, and creative sectors. With strong expertise in global talent and robust support systems, Fuzu ensures seamless remote collaboration, compliance, and scalable delivery. Our fully vetted consultants are managed by Fuzu, providing high-quality work and the flexibility of global remote teams. Join us in reshaping the future of work—where borders no longer limit opportunity or excellence

Position Overview

We are seeking Swahili Linguistics based in Kenya to join our freelance pool. This role will play a key role in our text/audio training and evaluation project, where we support the development of AI language models by ensuring accurate and culturally relevant translations.

In this project, you will help train and evaluate a chatbot’s ability to communicate effectively in Swahili, incorporating local language use and dialects. The first project batch begins September, requiring a commitment of at least 4 con-current hours per day for 2–3 weeks. Afterward, qualified candidates will remain in our freelancer pool for future assignments.

Key Requirements

• Native Swahili speaker -, born, raised, and fully educated in Kenya
  

• Linguistic/ Translators with experience working on LLMs/AI work
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Translation/Linguistics and any related field
  

(Verification of native status and educational background is mandatory)

• Translate a wide range of content
  

• Proofread and edit translations to ensure linguistic correctness and contextual accuracy
  

• Support text and audio data evaluation for AI training models
  

• Collaborate with engineers, editors, and subject-matter experts to maintain quality and consistency
  

• Ensure confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
  

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
  

• Strong cultural awareness to capture nuanced meaning
  

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  

• Commitment to producing high-quality translations under tight timelines
  

• Experience in translation or LLM-related work
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work directly with engineers and stakeholders
  

• Proficiency in English for project tasks and communications
  

• Personal laptop and reliable internet connection
  

Work Arrangement

• Location: Remote (must be resident in Kenya)
  

• Commitment: 4+ hours/day during the September project phase
  

• Ongoing: Additional freelance assignments will follow, based on performance and availability