Freelance Swahili Translators Required

ClearVoice; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language service provider in the UK is seeking freelance translators for English and Swahili. This self-employed position requires native fluency and demonstrable expertise in translation across various domains such as legal, healthcare, and business. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in translation and excellent attention to detail. Opportunities for professional development and projects in diverse sectors are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a native speaker of the target language with excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise specific to the content translated.
• Knowledge and experience in using CAT tools and Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials across various sectors including legal, medical, and commercial.
• Meet project deadlines and maintain quality assurance in translations.

Skills

Native speaker of the target language

Excellent writing skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft packages

Education

Recognised graduate qualification in translation

Honours degree in the relevant language

MA in Translation

Tools

CAT tools

InDesign

Job description

Overview

About Clear Voice

Clear Voice are passionate about removing language barriers and supporting vulnerable people. We work with organisations in the Third, Public and Private Sectors.

We are currently recruiting freelance translators for Swahili <> English, to work on self-employed contract who can help to meet our clients’ needs.

Clear Voice is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Assignments include but are not limited to:

• Commercial/Business
• Asylum and Refugee Services
• Human Rights
• Modern Day Slavery
• Local Authorities / Social Services
• Social Housing / Social Security
• Legal
• Medical/Healthcare
• Employment / Education
• Finance
• Food & Drink
• Agriculture
• Marketing
• Construction
• Retail/e-commerce
• Subtitling/Voice Over
• Manufacturing
• Transcreation
• Other

What we expect from our linguists

• Essential Skills

• A native speaker of the target language (the language you are translating into). Excellent writing skills and command of grammar both in your mother tongue and English.
• Native fluency in source language(s)
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise specific to the content you translate
• Knowledge and experience in using CAT tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management skills and ability to work quickly to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft computer packages

• Desirable Skills

• A solid understanding and in-depth knowledge of language/country-specific cultures usually gained by living and working there for a prolonged period of time.
• Living, studying, or working in a bilingual environment or working in the language industry
• Proficiency in InDesign
• Knowledge of translation-oriented applications and software is helpful
• Enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge.

Qualifications, Experience and Memberships

• At least one of the following plus relevant experience (with documented evidence)

• A recognised graduate qualification in translation from an institution of higher education;
• A recognised honours degree in the relevant language
• MA or postgraduate qualification in Translation
• A recognised graduate qualification in any other field from an institution of higher education plus two years of full-time professional experience in translating
• Five years of full-time professional experience in translating
• CIOL Qualifications Level 7 Diploma in Translation (DipTrans), (DPI level 4&5 in translation for rare languages)
• CIOL Level 6 Certificate in Translation (CertTrans)

Full qualified membership of a relevant professional body (ITI, CIOL, NRPST, for example)

• You must also be able to provide:

• Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK (if UK based)
• Provide a valid DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one if UK based) or Police Check Certificate (non-UK)
• 2 Professional References
• Agree to provide test translation free of charge

Our contact details:

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