Portugese and Kiswahili Translator

Android App- Kiswahili and Portugese Translator

Commitment:

12-months

Role Overview:

The Translator will play a key role in ensuring Greenstand’s resources, applications, and communications are accessible to Kiswahili and Portuguese-speaking users, including local community members, stakeholders, and project partners. The Translator will work closely with the communications, technology, and outreach teams to localize digital content and facilitate effective multilingual communication.

Compensation:

Volunteer, until otherwise funded

Reports to:

Android Lead

Collaborates with:

Developers, Product Managers, Contributors

Leads

Manual Testing Efforts

AREAS of RESPONSIBILITY

• Translate written content from English to Kiswahili and Portuguese, and vice versa, including app text, training materials, guides, reports, and outreach documents.
• Work with the engineering team to localize app content and test translations within the app.
• Ensure translations are culturally appropriate, technically accurate, and aligned with Greenstand’s tone and mission.
• Collaborate with team members to review, proofread, and revise translated content as needed.
• Support verbal interpretation during virtual meetings or recorded audio clips if necessary.
• Maintain a translation glossary and contribute to documentation standards for multilingual support.

REQUIRED TASKS:

• Translate app UI elements and user guides.
• Localize outreach and training materials.
• Communicate and coordinate translation priorities using Slack or Trello.
• Attend weekly/biweekly coordination calls (optional, depending on availability).
• Submit translated documents on schedule and incorporate feedback promptly.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• Fluency in Kiswahili, Portuguese, and English (written and spoken).
• Proven experience in translation, localization, or interpretation (at least 1 year).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt tone and language.
• Familiarity with community development, sustainability, or tech-related terminology is a plus.
• Experience using collaborative platforms like Google Docs, GitHub.
• Ability to work independently and asynchronously in a global, volunteer-driven environment.

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Greenstand and for expressing your willingness to contribute as a product designer. We truly appreciate your enthusiasm for our cause and your desire to make a difference.As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our team, gain valuable experience, and make a positive impact on the environment.

Next Steps...

Step 1: Complete Our Volunteer Registration Form: Tell us about your skills, goals, and volunteer expectations. - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEmwekGZ5tcc5sVhsgMDf-KEDBMtZYoCYAmxyxrOPv5w0WKA/viewform

Step 2: Join Greenstand Slack: Introduce yourself in the #community-intros channel and indicate the specific role you are interested in. We can’t wait to meet you! - https://join.slack.com/t/greenstand/shared_invite/zt-2ybd2u95j-WMHOPSSFd6_tjw034Wl5xQ

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