Professional Translator (English ↔ Swahili)

About the role

The Professional Translator will join BUFADESO, a non‑governmental organization in Bunda, Tanzania, to provide accurate written and oral translations between English and Swahili (and other relevant languages). Working full‑time on‑site, the translator will support the organization’s training manuals, project proposals, reports and educational materials aimed at farmers and community members.

Key responsibilities

• Translate training manuals, project documents, reports and outreach materials from English to Swahili and vice‑versa.
• Provide live interpretation during trainings, workshops and meetings.
• Review and revise translated texts to ensure clarity, consistency and cultural appropriateness.
• Maintain organized records of all translated materials.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure technical agricultural, environmental and climate‑change terminology is accurately conveyed.

Required profile

• Strong proficiency in both English and Swahili with proven written translation and oral interpretation experience.
• Ability to translate technical content related to agriculture, environmental conservation, climate change and community development.
• Excellent grammar, editing and proofreading skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational abilities and capacity to meet multiple deadlines.
• Diploma or degree in Translation, Languages, Linguistics, Communication or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in NGO work, rural development or agricultural projects in Tanzania is an advantage.

Required skills

• Use of word processing and document management tools.
• Basic familiarity with translation software.
• Knowledge of terminology databases.