Vacancy title:
2 Translator & Voice Over

Jobs at:
Camara Education Tanzania

Deadline of this Job:
11th October 2018

Duty Station:
Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 5th October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:
Description: We are looking for two females with good voice and excellent English & Swahili (writing and speaking) to help us translate online ICT courses.

Job Summary:
Translate written and spoken material for short computer courses from English to Swahili ensuring that the translated version conveys the meaning of original content. After translation, she will be required to do a voiceover using the Swahili script, matching the actions and timing of the pre-recorded English video.

Job Duties:

• Read through and listen to original material in english and rewrite it in swahili, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained.
  
• Making sure the translated version suits Tanzania context and users.
  
• Use dictionaries, thesaurus, reference books and other tools to find closest equivalents for terminologies, phrases and words to ensure correct translation.
  
• Use different software for presentation and submission of translated work.
  
• Liaise with supervisor to ensure adherence to requirements and seek any clarifications when needed.
  
• Review and edit final translated work.
  
• Record the Swahili script in a studio and review the recorded script to ensure fit and appropriateness.
  

Qualifications and Required skills:

• Diploma or bachelor degree in IT , linguistics or related fields.
  
• Fluent in written and verbal communication in both English and Kiswahili.
  
• Experience with ICT especially in office suite packages Writer, Spreadsheet and Presentation.
  
• Knowledge of Libreoffice will be an added advantage.heet and Presentation.
• Knowledge of Libreoffice will be an added advantage.