Closing: Apr 8, 2023
9 days remainingPublished: Mar 16, 2023 (14 days ago)
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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.
Qualifications
- University degree in Linguist/Applied Languages.
- 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
- University degree in Linguist/Applied Languages.
- 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.
- 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
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