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Professional Translator and Content Writer with Expertise in Kiswahili and English
Kenya
Only remote
Diploma in International RelationsResearchEditingContent CreationGoogle DocsMarketingInternational SalesLanguage TranslationProject ManagementMediationMultimediaBloggingSwahili
Bilingual Translation
Native or near-native proficiency in Kiswahili/Swahili and English with over 4 years of experience translating documents, websites, and multimedia content between both languages.
Content Creation
Strong writing and editing skills for creating compelling content for websites, blogs, articles, and marketing materials in both Swahili and English.
Cultural Mediation
Deep understanding of cultural nuances and localization practices to ensure cultural appropriateness and relevance in translations for diverse international markets.
Translation Tools
Expertise in translation tools and software including Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Scrivener to enhance productivity and maintain consistency.
Research Skills
Excellent research and analytical skills for ensuring accurate translation of technical and specialized terminology across different fields.
Project Management
Effective communication and project management abilities to collaborate with clients, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality translations.
Document Translation
Specialized experience in translating legal, medical, technical, and educational documents while maintaining the integrity of the original text.
Native or near-native proficiency in Kiswahili/Swahili and English with over 4 years of experience translating documents, websites, and multimedia content between both languages.
Content Creation
Strong writing and editing skills for creating compelling content for websites, blogs, articles, and marketing materials in both Swahili and English.
Cultural Mediation
Deep understanding of cultural nuances and localization practices to ensure cultural appropriateness and relevance in translations for diverse international markets.
Translation Tools
Expertise in translation tools and software including Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Scrivener to enhance productivity and maintain consistency.
Research Skills
Excellent research and analytical skills for ensuring accurate translation of technical and specialized terminology across different fields.
Project Management
Effective communication and project management abilities to collaborate with clients, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality translations.
Document Translation
Specialized experience in translating legal, medical, technical, and educational documents while maintaining the integrity of the original text.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2017
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Provided language translation services between refugees and organizations, offered cultural mediation, translated important documents, assisted with navigation of bureaucratic processes, maintained confidentiality, and advocated for refugees.
Created compelling content for company's website, blogs, and social media platforms in English. Worked with the editorial team to develop content strategies aligned with marketing goals. Edited and proofread written content to ensure high quality and readability.
Translated technical, legal, and marketing documents between English and Swahili. Collaborated with project managers and clients to understand requirements. Assisted in localization of content for diverse international markets. Maintained consistent terminology and style across translations.
Certificates
Certificate in Public Relations
University of Nairobi2022