Linguist – Oromo, UI Technical/Marketing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Modify software interfaces and assist in documentation tailored for native Oromo users

• Adapt global marketing initiatives and brand messaging for the Oromo-speaking audience

• Localize product and e-commerce content, including product listings and user interface elements

• Implement regional naming conventions and formatting standards

• Maintain quality standards and brand integrity

• Collaborate with production and quality leaders to ensure timely project delivery that meets client requirements

• Finalize onboarding, payment arrangements, and community enrollment following selection and assessment

⛳️ Requirements

• Native-level fluency in Oromo

• A degree in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR a degree in another field with 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR 5 years of full-time professional translation experience

• Capability to adhere to terminology and reference materials accurately

• Demonstrated professional background in translation and localization for marketing, UI/software, or e-commerce content

• Preferred experience in app or platform localization

• Dependable availability and dedication; most tasks necessitate at least 2 hours per day or 10 hours weekly

• Current CV in English

• Willingness to undertake a domain-specific assessment if necessary

• Must not be located in areas subject to international embargoes or sanctions

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours as an independent contractor; freedom to work whenever desired, without fixed hours or mandatory check-ins

• Competitive compensation and timely payments

• Opportunities to engage in diverse, innovative projects for skill enhancement and portfolio growth

• Join a global network of linguists and language experts

• No employer-sponsored health insurance, paid vacation, or retirement benefits

• Availability of work may vary; hours are not guaranteed

• Option to work remotely, at any time, subject to geographic limitations

• 1099 contractor responsible for individual tax obligations