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AMI seeks a skilled and meticulous Kiswahili Translator to deliver precise and contextually appropriate translations of educational and program content from English to Kiswahili. This position plays a vital role in ensuring AMI’s materials effectively engage Kiswahili-speaking communities across Africa by maintaining linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and the intended meaning, tone, and purpose of each resource. The successful candidate will be a language expert with a strong command of both languages, blending linguistic excellence with deep cultural awareness, and excelling in a dynamic, team-oriented content production setting.
Execute a broad spectrum of duties encompassing strategic planning, operational oversight, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination to drive organizational objectives. Manage project timelines, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, implement innovative solutions, and foster a culture of continuous growth. Oversee daily operations, monitor key performance indicators, and provide actionable insights to senior management to support data-driven decision-making. Additionally, mentor team members, cultivate talent, and align individual goals with broader company initiatives to enhance productivity and employee engagement.
Ensure precise translation of materials from English to Kiswahili, maintaining the original content’s meaning, stylistic integrity, and intended tone.
Proofreading involves meticulously reviewing translated content to verify linguistic precision and uniformity throughout the document.
Cultural Adaptation: Verify that all translated content aligns with cultural norms and resonates appropriately with the target audience.
Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough evaluations of translated materials, identifying discrepancies and implementing required adjustments to uphold established quality benchmarks.
Collaborate efficiently with the content development team and relevant stakeholders to foster clear communication and cohesive teamwork.
A solid command of translation software and tools is essential to enhance both efficiency and accuracy throughout the translation workflow.
Effectively prioritizing translation assignments is essential to consistently meeting project deadlines.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, Communications, or a related discipline is required.
With a minimum of five years of demonstrated expertise in professional translation, preferably between English and Kiswahili, is required.
Fluent proficiency in both English and Kiswahili is required, accompanied by exceptional grammar, spelling, and editing capabilities.
Proficient in discerning cultural subtleties to facilitate translations that are both precise and contextually appropriate.
Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional proficiency in proofreading and quality assurance are required.
Proficiency in utilizing translation tools, software, and technology is essential to optimize productivity and streamline workflow processes.
Proficient in autonomous work execution while ensuring transparent and consistent communication with teams and stakeholders.
Proven capability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks efficiently, and consistently meet stringent deadline requirements while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
5 years
