Swahili Translation Validator (Remote, Freelance)

About the role

WeloData is looking for native Swahili speakers to join a synthetic data generation project for a leading technology client. As a Translation Validator you will evaluate machine‑generated Swahili translations of English source texts, helping to improve AI‑driven translation quality.

Key responsibilities

• Review English source documents alongside two machine‑generated Swahili translations (Variant A and Variant B).
• Assess each variant for accuracy, fluency, and overall quality.
• Select the preferred translation and provide a clear written justification.
• Evaluate audio files and their transcriptions for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete assigned samples independently and meet established timelines.

Required profile

• Native‑level fluency in Swahili (written and spoken).
• Strong written communication skills in Swahili.
• Proficiency in English.
• Background in linguistics, translation, or language quality assessment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Romanized script conventions (optional).

What we offer

• Freelance contract for a 2‑week commitment.
• Remote work from Kenya or Tanzania.
• Hourly rate of $3.75.