AMI is looking for a competent Translator to join our team on a consultant basis. The ideal applicant will translate entrepreneurship and workplace learning content material from English to Somali. They should be fluent in both languages, have a solid experience in translation and enjoy working in a lively, fast-paced workplace. This would be
part-time work, available on a project basis.
Responsibilities:
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Translation: Accurately translate resources from English to Somali while preserving the content’s context, style, and tone.
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Proofreading: Thoroughly edit translated materials to ensure language accuracy and consistency.
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Cultural Adaptation: Ensure that the translated materials are culturally relevant and appropriate for the intended audience.
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Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on translated content and make necessary revisions to maintain standards of quality.
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Collaboration: Effectively collaborate with the content development team and other stakeholders to ensure communication and teamwork.
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Technology Familiarity: Utilize translation software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy, in the translation process.
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Meeting Deadlines: Effectively prioritize translation assignments to meet project deadlines.
Requirements
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Educational Background: Proficiency and experience in Somali language and translation, with a preference for native or near-native fluency in English and Somali.
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Experience in Translation: A minimum of 2 years of experience in translation is required.
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Familiarity with Translation Tools: Having knowledge of translation software and tools including AI, would be advantageous.
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Experience, with collaboration tools like Google Workspace and other platforms for collaboration.
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Meticulous in ensuring top-notch translations and paying attention to detail.
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Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of cultural nuances and the ability to adapt content accordingly.
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Time management: High aptitude for managing time well enough to manage several projects at once.
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Communication Skills: Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Benefits
Why join us
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A high-impact, diverse and ambitious team with common values:
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- Be the best: We work really hard, are proud of what we do, and love delighting our clients with quality.
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- Own it: We step up to the task, never pass the buck and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
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- Push the limits: We ask why, embrace failure and try new things. We never settle.
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- Do what’s right: We act with integrity, confront dishonesty, treat people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
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- Always care: We don’t have ego – it’s always ‘team before me’. We are kind, we celebrate each other’s success, and we care enough to give honest feedback.
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A dynamic office & team life:
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- Brand new offices in Westlands, Nairobi
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- Monthly team social events and yearly offsite
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- Regular learning and coaching opportunities