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Moses R.

Nairobi, Kenya

$25/hr
4.3
4 jobs

I help brands improve how they show up online, especially across social media. My focus is on creating content that connects with your audience, stays consistent, and supports real brand growth. What I do: 1) Fix and improve profiles so your brand looks clear, trustworthy and easier for customers to understand. 2) Create clean, high quality visuals and content that speaks to the right audience. 3) Write captions that sound natural and encourage people to take action. 4) Schedule posts and make sure content goes out on time. 5) Engage with your audience and build real connections. I'm actually big on community building. 6) Run targeted ads with a focus on real results. And you will get weekly reports every Friday, showing what’s working, what’s not and next steps. PS: I work well remotely, communicate clearly and don’t need much supervision. I also reply fast, usually within 10 minutes.

  • Brand Consulting
  • Brand Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Brand Identity
  • Social Media Management
  • Analytics
  • Graphic Design
  • Video Editing
  • Brand Management
  • Sustainability
  • WordPress Website Design
  • Webflow
  • Paid Media
  • Content Creation
  • Communication Strategy
Samuel T.

Nairobi, Kenya

$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I help B2B companies turn marketing into a clear, measurable growth engine. With over 20 years of experience across global brands, agencies, and startups, I build and execute marketing strategies that drive real business results, not just visibility. I’ve led multi-channel campaigns across North America, Europe, and Africa. At DHL Express, I helped sustain over 75% market share in a highly competitive environment. At MDF Training & Consultancy, I drove a 20% annual increase in course enrollments through focused digital strategy and segmentation. I’ve also supported startups with go-to-market strategy, positioning, and demand generation systems from the ground up. What I help clients achieve: • Clear, data-driven marketing strategies aligned to revenue goals • Full-funnel content marketing that builds authority and converts leads • Strategic social media execution, especially on LinkedIn • Email marketing campaigns and automation that nurture and close • Website and landing page messaging optimized for conversion • Sales enablement assets that support pipeline growth • Targeted online advertising, including Google Ads and paid social • Marketing analytics and reporting that connect effort to ROI I’m comfortable leading strategy, but I’m equally hands-on with execution. I work well with founders, sales teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure marketing supports business objectives at every stage. If you’re looking for a marketing partner who understands positioning, messaging, performance, and execution, I’d be glad to connect.

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Marketing
  • Advertising Strategy
  • Email Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Content Development
  • Brand Management
  • Pay Per Click Advertising
  • Lead Generation
  • Market Research
  • Project Management
  • SEO Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Marketing Analytics
Amon M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧 │ 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 │ 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗕𝗘𝗦 • 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 • 𝗡𝗔𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗤 • 𝗬𝗔𝗛𝗢𝗢 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 + 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 ✔ Waka Growth — Social Media Brand Featured on Forbes ✔ Titinger Consulting — Featured on AMEX ✔ Copperprotek — Food Innovation Brand Featured on Newsweek ✔ Sonos Capital — Real Estate Brand Featured on NASDAQ ✔ GenRAIT — Biotechnology Brand Featured on Forbes I’m a digital publicist and outreach manager who helps brands, founders, and agencies earn credible media coverage and authoritative backlinks through real journalist relationships. My work focuses on placing expert commentary, thought leadership, and brand stories in trusted publications, not low-quality sites or automated outreach. Every placement is secured through manual pitching, strategic positioning, and a clear understanding of what editors actually want to publish. I work with SaaS companies, startups, and established brands to build long-term authority through press coverage that supports both brand visibility and organic search growth. From securing features in major publications to managing consistent outreach campaigns, my approach is transparent, ethical, and results-driven. Clients come to me for reliable execution, clear communication, and media placements that deliver real, measurable value. Let’s connect and discuss how I can help you secure media coverage and high-quality backlinks for your brand

  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Link Building
  • Outreach Strategy
  • Event Publicity
  • Digital Ad Campaign
  • HARO Link Building
  • Market Research
  • Communication Strategy
  • Reputation Management
Said Ibrahim A.

Nairobi, Kenya

$5/hr
5.0
11 jobs

Professional Somali–English Translator, Interpreter, Transcriptionist, and Localization Specialist with extensive experience supporting NGOs, research organizations, businesses, and digital platforms. Clients consistently value my professionalism, responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to deliver high-quality work on time. I have successfully supported projects involving translation, transcription, interpretation, localization, voice recording, content development, and multilingual communication across humanitarian, research, education, and business sectors. My goal is to help organizations and individuals communicate accurately and effectively across languages and cultures while maintaining the highest standards of quality and confidentiality. Services I provide: • Somali ↔ English Translation • Interpretation (Remote & On-site) • Audio & Video Transcription • Subtitling & Captioning • Proofreading & Editing • Localization • Voice Recording & Voice-Over • Content Writing & Data Annotation If you're looking for a reliable language professional who delivers accurate work, communicates clearly, and meets deadlines consistently, I would be pleased to support your project.

  • Audio Transcription
  • Data Entry
  • Video Transcription
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Somali to English Translation
Jackline I.

Mbale, Kenya

$8/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I help founders and growing businesses build a strong, consistent social media presence that drives visibility, engagement, and real growth. With hands-on experience across digital marketing and content-driven growth, I focus on turning scattered ideas into structured, results-oriented social media systems; from strategy to execution. Here’s how I can support your brand: Social Media Management Content planning, scheduling, and day-to-day account management focused on consistency and growth. Content Strategy & Creation Developing content that aligns with your brand voice, attracts the right audience, and performs across platforms. UGC & Creator Coordination Sourcing and managing creators, organizing content, and ensuring deliverables align with campaign goals. Growth & Engagement Audience research, hashtag strategy, trend alignment, and community engagement to increase reach and interaction. Digital Support & Systems Organizing workflows, managing content calendars, and streamlining your social media operations. I’m detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working with founders who are building and scaling. I don’t just “post content”; I focus on helping your brand show up clearly and consistently in a way that connects and converts. If you’re looking for someone reliable who understands both the creative and operational side of social media, I’d be glad to work with you.

  • Social Media Management
  • Google Ads Account Management
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing Automation
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Campaign Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Research Interviews
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google Analytics
  • Content Creation
Stephen K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$100/hr
4.8
165 jobs

I conduct advanced cybersecurity operations across offensive security, offensive AI security, digital forensics, incident response, malware analysis, mobile forensics, network defense, and dark web intelligence, serving corporate, legal, and investigative sectors. 1. 🤖 AI Security I assess LLMs, RAG pipelines, AI agents, model integrations, and AI-enabled applications through authorized adversarial testing to uncover exploitable weaknesses before they are abused in production. Core Services: • AI reconnaissance and attack surface mapping • AI vulnerability scanning and fuzzing • Prompt injection, jailbreaking, prompt chaining, and guardrail bypass assessments • Agentic AI, model-to-model, and orchestration workflow attack simulations • AI infrastructure, plugin, API, and supply-chain security reviews • AI security testing, hardening validation, and AI incident response support Requirements: • Written authorization with defined AI testing scope • Approved access boundaries for prompts, APIs, models, agents, vector stores, and training/inference environments • Clear legal and operational approval for any adversarial AI assessment 2. 🧨 Red Teaming I simulate real-world adversary behaviour to identify critical weaknesses and strengthen security across corporate and private environments. Core Services: • Advanced phishing simulations and payload delivery • Internal and external network penetration testing • Wireless security testing (rogue APs, WPS, WPA/WPA2 weaknesses) Requirements: • Written authorization with clearly defined rules of engagement • Verified ownership or documented authorization over targeted assets 3. 🛡 DFIR – Digital Forensics & Incident Response I provide responses to cyber incidents, ensuring containment, investigation, and recovery across enterprise systems. Core Services: • Compromise assessment and root cause analysis • Timeline creation and attack vector tracing • Disk and memory acquisition (live and dead systems) • File integrity and log analysis • Lateral movement and persistence detection • Forensic reporting aligned with legal and evidentiary standards 4. 🐞 Malware Analysis & Threat Research I reverse engineer and dissect malware samples to uncover behaviour, persistence mechanisms, and threat actor infrastructure. Core Services: • Static and dynamic analysis of binaries and scripts • Payload unpacking, sandbox execution, and API behaviour monitoring • C2 tracking, backdoor analysis, and exploit identification • YARA rule creation and IOC development Tools: • FLARE VM, REMnux, Cuckoo Sandbox, IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, PEStudio 5. 📱 Data Recovery & Mobile Forensics I recover deleted, hidden, or encrypted data from mobile devices and digital storage media. Supported Sources: • Android and iOS devices • SD cards, USB drives, and hard drives • Messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Messenger Core Services: • Deleted chat and message recovery • Recovery of photos, videos, and documents from local storage or cloud sync sources • Mobile backup decryption and analysis (iTunes, Google Drive, iCloud) • Forensic imaging and mobile analysis reporting Tools: • Cellebrite UFED, Magnet AXIOM Cyber, FTK 6. 🌐 Network Security I design, deploy, and monitor defensive infrastructure to strengthen visibility, segmentation, and response capability. Core Services: • pfSense firewall deployment and network segmentation • IDS/IPS implementation with Snort and Suricata • SIEM implementation with Wazuh and Splunk • VPN deployment and secure remote access • Proxy-based content filtering and monitoring 7. 🌑 Dark Web & OSINT Cyber Threat Intelligence I specialize in underground threat intelligence and OSINT-driven profiling to uncover fraud, leaks, and threat actor activity across the surface, deep, and dark web. Core Services: • Dark web marketplace and threat actor monitoring • Tracking aliases, infrastructure, and toolkit usage • Company OSINT investigations and employee attack surface mapping • Data breach hunting for leaked emails, credentials, and sensitive records • Fraud profiling involving impersonation, cybercrime campaigns, and financial scams Tools: • Recon-ng, SpiderFoot, Maltego, Shodan, Intelligence X, OnionScan, Ahmia, Tor2Web mirrors, Hunchly 8. ✍️ Cybersecurity Writing I provide fluent, technically accurate writing in both British and American English for security, forensic, and research audiences. Writing Areas: • Technical writing • eBooks and blog content • Articles

  • Technical Writing
  • Information Technology
  • Intrusion Detection System
  • Network Security
  • Digital Forensics
  • Network Analysis
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Information Security
  • System Security
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • AI Security
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Regulation
  • AI Compliance
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Security Assessment & Testing
  • Security Testing
  • Cybersecurity Monitoring
  • AI Bot
  • AI Governance

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