VoiceQ CAT Tool for Dubbing Translation
Rahma Nsekela
Translator And Editor
Dar Es Salaam,Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Language Services Operations Manager with years of broad-ranging experience leveraging proficiency in English and Swahili to provide language services such as translating written documents, acting as an interpreter, communicating with diverse clients, and educating cultural awareness. Compassionate interpreter with an unparalleled respect for the diverse ability, ethnic backgrounds, and cultures of individuals in a multicultural environment. Infused with a track record of displaying great stress and crisis management skills, creative problem-solving skills, and an exceptional ability to address critical issues proactively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Translator
Azam TV
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
03.2014 - Current
- Effective in using translation techniques in translating English-Swahili textual texts, video, and audio information.
- Translate approximately 225 minutes of video content per week from English to Swahili.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Led 2 special localization projects that resulted in 54% increase in TV subscription.
- Instruct recruits on company-specific translation standards, such as the correct handling of confidential information.
- Provide evaluation/verification of translation work, including documents produced by third-party translation services.
Freelance Interpreter
Self-employed
Dar es Salaam , Dar es Salaam
10.2016 - Current
- June 2022: IEFG Together: Tanzania 2022- I conducted consecutive interpretations from both Swahili and English languages
- June 2022: Interpreted for a Global Giving Webinar. This was a purely virtual conference.
- February 2022: I interpreted from Kiswahili to English during the court hearing at the ICC – the Hague. This was a purely virtual conference.
- January 2022: I interpreted from Kiswahili to English during the launch of ‘Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (03 Plus)’ organized by UNESCO.
- December 2021: Interpreted from Kiswahili to English during the International Day of Human Rights held on 10th December in Dar es Salaam.
- November 2021: Interpreted from Kiswahili to English during the SADC meeting for Ministers of Health and in charge of HIV/AIDS that was held at Bingu wa Mutharika International Conference Centre in Lilongwe – Malawi.
- November 2021: Interpreted from both Kiswahili and English during the environmental auditing of Alpha Krust Fisheries by Control Union Peru. An institution that deals with international issuance of certification for fisheries and marine activities.
- October 2021: Interpreted during the Universal Postal Union Day held in Dodoma and officiated by H.E Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Freelance Translator
Self Empolyed
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
- Consultant Lead Swahili Linguist for Tinder, Signal, BBC Media Action
- Transcreator of creative stories in projects such as MIVARF, Fundacion Capital and EQWIP HUBS
- Consultant editor for TACAIDS’ instructional manuals for HIV AIDS intervention
- Radio Spots writer for the Ministry of Health campaigns
- Script Writer for a radio play funded by UNICEF on family planning
News Editor
Azam TV
Dar es Salaam , Dar es Salaam
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff;
- Conceptualised, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to transmission;
- Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and camera operators;
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories;
- Handled tasks of editing news packages and videos for local newscast of Azam TV and checking the accuracy of submitted news;
- Oversaw a team of 7 in-house reporters,12 regional correspondents and support staff.
Publishing Editor
Oxford University Press
Dar es Salaam , Dar es Salaam
08.2008 - 10.2012
- Responsible for ensuring that an unpublished book was clear, accurate, and complete with contract specifications and that it conforms to house style and the Tanzanian syllabus;
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers;
- Translated all articles written in Kiswahili to English whenever it was necessary to do so;
- Liaised with the authors of the books on factual errors, excessive length, misuse of words, and inaccurate references;
- Responsible for substantive editing, final editing and later on proofreading of the book;
- Together with the Publishing Manager, worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Languages
University Of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam 09.2005 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Al Haramain Islamic Seminary
Dar Es Salaam 01.2003 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Al- Haramain Islamic Seminary
Dar Es Salaam 01.1999 - 11.2003
Skills
Translation & Localisation
Affiliations
Certified Member and Vice-President of the East Africa Interpreters and Translators Association (EAITA)
Software
Ayato CAT Tool for Subtitling
MemoQ CAT Tool for Document Translation
SDL Trados
Smartling
Aegisub
Transifex
Certification
Certified MemoQ User
References
Fredrick Chiwanga
Lecturer, Translator & Interpreter
Department of Language Studies
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, Tanzania
E-mail: fchiwanga@yahoo.fr
Mobile: +2557 784448881
Alfred Mtawali
Translator, Chair Emeritus of EAITA
Nairobi, Kenya
Email:info@cantranslators.com
Phone: +254722304178
Timeline
Certified MemoQ User
02-2020
Certified Interpreter
10-2019
Freelance Interpreter
Self-employed
10.2016 - Current
Senior Translator
Azam TV
03.2014 - Current
News Editor
Azam TV
03.2014 - 10.2016
Publishing Editor
Oxford University Press
08.2008 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Languages
University Of Dar Es Salaam
09.2005 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Al Haramain Islamic Seminary
01.2003 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Al- Haramain Islamic Seminary
01.1999 - 11.2003
Freelance Translator
Self Empolyed
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