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  • Posted: Nov 1, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • DDD believes talent has no boundaries--and opportunities shouldn’t either. In 2001, we saw the need to bring tech skills and living-wage work to men and women in underserved communities in Asia. It was here that DDD helped plant the seed for a socially responsible outsourcing practice known as impact sourcing.
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    Freelance Linguists- Swahili

    Purpose of the role

    • 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.

    Job Description

    • 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

    Qualifications

    • University degree in Linguist/Applied Languages.
    • Fluent in Swahili (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.

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    Data Entry - Paleographer

    Purpose of the role

    Is to be able to read source documents and enter data in specific data fields using keyboarding tools. Compare data with source documents or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.

    Job Description

     

    • Should be able to work on old handwriting transcription project documents from 1800. 
    • Candidates who have earlier done Paleography training are preferred.
    • Should have successfully worked on a handwritten project before
    • Typing speed of 40 WPM and above and an accuracy of 99%.
    • Excel proficiency
    • Able to meet set targets within the stipulated time frame.
    •  Keen on details
    •  See sample here; https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Shakespeare-Testament.jpg

    Qualifications

    • Diploma / Certificate holder in any relevant field.
    • Basic knowledge of MS Office applications.
    • Fluent in written and verbal English.
    • Typing test score 40 WPM to be achieved in typing skill test.
    • The minimum score to be achieved in the Vendor reasoning/analytical test.
    • Quick learner and able to decipher complex information.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent web research skills.
    • Keen attention to detail and good time-management skills.

    If interested kindly submit your application on or before 13th November 2023.

    Method of Application

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