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Ahmed A.

Mogadishu, Somalia

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a versatile freelancer with expertise in a wide range of information technology-related topics and exceptional writing skills. Whether you need assistance with technical content creation, IT consultation, or project management, I am here to provide comprehensive and reliable solutions tailored to your specific needs.

  • Graphic Design
  • Software
  • Writing
  • Data Entry
  • Translation
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Audio Transcription
  • Video Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Project Management
  • Virtual Assistance
  • WordPress
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PDF Conversion
  • English to Somali Translation
Muse I.

Mogadishu, Somalia

$9/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Rest assuared, you will not regret hiring me, because, other than my two diplomas in IT and business studies, and my soon completing bachelor degree in business, I have completed 2 short courses which are dedicated to data entry and office productivity. I am a continous learner, attention to detail, friendly, a hardworking person and will do my best to give you a high quility services, so, please feel free to contact and contract with me. Thank you.

  • Somali
  • Data Entry
  • HTML5
  • Logo Design
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • English
  • General Transcription
  • Canva
  • Blog Writing
Ahmed Abdikadir A.

Hargeysa, Somalia

$20/hr
5.0
74 jobs

7+ Years experience - 5.0 Review Score - 100% Job Success - Solid Positive Reviews I am a native Somali speaker who has more than 7 years of experience in all translation fields. I have a proven track record of delivering standard, accurate and 100% reliable translations. If you are searching for an expert and reliable translator, then you are in the right profile. I offer this types of translation services; ➠ TRANSLATION SERVICES # Literary Translations # Legal Translations # Document Translations # Medical Translations # Machine Translations (Post Editing) # Semantic Translations ➠ LANGUAGES # Somali (All dialects) # English (All dialects) # Arabic (Fusha/All Khalij dialects) Somali translation, Somali translator, Somali interpreter, Expert Somali Translator, Professional Somali translator, Somali legal translator

  • Somali
  • Editorial Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • Translation
  • English
  • Website Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Legal Translation
  • Audio Transcription
  • Somali to English Translation
  • Language Interpretation
  • English to Somali Translation
  • SDL Trados
Fahima Aidarous N.

Hargeysa, Somalia

$10/hr
5.0
24 jobs

Professional translator specializing in **Somali ↔ English** and **Arabic ↔ English**. I am proficient in **SDL Trados Studio**, ensuring high-quality and consistent results for complex projects. I provide expert transcription services (English, Arabic, and Somali audio) and English transcript creation. Additionally, I have expertise in **LLM prompting** to maximize AI output quality. With a background in Information Technology, I bring technical precision, strong attention to detail, and professionalism to every project. In addition to translation, I offer **online Quran tutoring**, helping students improve their **Quran recitation, Tajweed, and memorization** through personalized lessons suitable for different learning levels.

  • Somali to English Translation
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Audio Transcription
  • Arabic to English Translation
  • Islamic Theology
  • Website Translation
  • Medical Transcription
  • Medical Translation
  • Voice Acting
  • LLM Prompt
  • QA Software & Testing Tools
  • SDL Trados
  • Teaching Arabic
Muuna M.

Hargeysa, Somalia

$20/hr
4.9
94 jobs

Expert Somali Translator, Valuable And High quality Somali translation will be provided by me, I can be your Somali-English-Arabic (vice versa) Translator, Transcriber, Writer, and Voice Artist. Invite me to your jobs to see how my expertise in Somali translation can help you and meet your requirements. I will be highly understanding given the push in times, built a good rapport, be patient and flexible. I can professionally translate texts in all fields to Somali. Don't hesitate to send me a message; it's my honor to work with you :). Regards: Muuna M

  • Somali
  • Voice Acting
  • Female
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Somali to English Translation
  • Voice Recording
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Voice-Over
  • Data Entry
  • Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Collection
  • Document Translation
Mustafa M.

Hargeisa, Somalia

$18/hr
4.9
228 jobs

Somali ↔ English Translator | Somali Voice‑Over Artist | Linguist | 10+ Years | 3M+ Words I am a native Somali linguist and full‑time freelance translator with over a decade of experience and a documented track record exceeding 3 million words delivered to exacting standards. I help organizations communicate clearly, credibly, and culturally—across medical and public health, legal and immigration, technical and product localization, education and e‑learning, marketing, and the humanitarian/development sectors. What I deliver Human translation (ENGLISH → SOMALI, SOMALI → ENGLISH): Faithful, idiomatic translations that preserve meaning, tone, and intent while remaining accessible to broad Somali audiences. Editing and proofreading: Two‑pass review with terminology harmonization, consistency checks, and style refinement for publish‑ready quality. Transcription and subtitle prep: Accurate Somali transcription, time‑coding, and subtitle drafting for media and training content. Somali voice‑over (male voice): Clear, neutral diction suitable for e‑learning, IVR/call centers, explainers, and public information campaigns. Research and cultural review: On‑the‑ground terminology research, sensitivity checks, and audience‑appropriate phrasing. Domain expertise Medical and public health: Patient communications, appointment flows and IVR scripts, consent forms, health education, PHI‑sensitive materials. Legal and immigration: Forms, affidavits, policies, notices, and plain‑language public information. Technical and product: UI strings, Help/KB articles, SOPs, training modules, and safety documentation. Education and nonprofit: Curriculum, assessments, outreach, safeguarding/GBV, MHPSS, and program communications. Marketing and corporate: Websites, brochures, internal comms, and brand‑aligned messaging. Quality and process Rigor: Human translation with structured QA (terminology control, consistency, numeric/date verification, and layout integrity). Style governance: Creation/maintenance of Somali termbases and style guides; adherence to client glossaries and brand voice. Readability and register: Standard Written Somali with clear, inclusive phrasing; regional variants noted where it adds value. Security and compliance: NDA‑friendly workflows; careful handling of sensitive and health‑related data. Tools SDL Trados, memoQ, Phrase/Memsource, XTM, Wordbee, Smartcat, Fluency, and QA/verification plug‑ins. Comfortable with tagged files (XML/JSON), CAT‑based concordance, and bilingual exports. Capacity and SLAs Throughput: Up to 4,000 words/day with surge capacity for priority projects. Turnaround: Reliable, on‑schedule delivery and proactive communication. Collaboration: Responsive, detail‑oriented, and open to style calibrations and short pilots. Why clients choose me 10+ years of specialization in Somali language services with 3M+ words translated and reviewed. User‑centric phrasing for voice, UI, and public‑facing content—clear, concise, and culturally resonant. Consistency at scale: I maintain the same voice and terminology across long‑running projects. Voice‑over details Male, warm/neutral tone; broadcast‑quality recording chain available upon request. Script polishing for clarity and spoken cadence; pronunciation guides where needed. Let’s collaborate If you need reliable, precise, and culturally attuned Somali language support, I’m ready to help. Share your files, word count, deadline, and any style/terminology notes, and I’ll provide a clear quote and timeline. Skills Somali Translation, English to Somali, Somali to English, Medical Translation, Legal Translation, Technical Translation, Transcription, Subtitling, Somali Voice Over, Localization, Editing & Proofreading, CAT Tools (Trados, memoQ, Phrase, XTM, Smartcat), Terminology Management, IVR/Call Center Scripts, UX Writing Daily availability with swift response times. Contact Invite me to your job with a brief overview of scope and timeline, and I’ll respond promptly with next steps.

  • Somali
  • English to Somali Translation
  • Somali to English Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Translation
  • Legal Translation
  • General Transcription
  • Immigration Document Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Document Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Academic Translation

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