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Damary M.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$12/hr
5.0
1 jobs

About Me I am Damary Mafuru, a Virtual Assistant and Data Entry Specialist helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and teams stay organized, accurate, and on time. As a native Swahili speaker with experience in translation, transcription, tutoring, and AI language work, I combine strong admin support with deep language and cultural expertise. Whether you need your inbox under control, your data cleaned and structured, or your content adapted for Swahili‑speaking audiences, I bring reliability, attention to detail, and a warm, professional communication style. Virtual Assistant & Data Entry (Core Services): ▪︎ Data entry in Excel and Google Sheets (clean, structured, and error‑free) Internet research and information gathering ▪︎ Email and calendar management Scheduling and coordination of meetings and tasks ▪︎ Document preparation, formatting, and proofreading File and folder organization in cloud tools (e.g., Google Drive) Swahili Language & AI Services (Bonus Skills): ▪︎ English ↔ Swahili translation ▪︎ Swahili transcription (audio and video)Swahili tutoring for beginners, professionals, and developers ▪︎ Localization for apps, websites, and digital tools targeting Swahili speakers ▪︎ Swahili dataset creation (dialogues, vocabulary, grammar examples) ▪︎ Evaluation and refinement of AI outputs for accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance Prompt creation and testing for Swahili and multilingual AI use cases Graphic Design Support ▪︎ Simple logos and brand elements ▪︎ Social media graphics ▪︎ Basic layouts for digital content and presentations These design skills helps me to keep a consistent, professional visual presence alongside your admin and language needs. Why Clients Like Working With Me: ▪︎ Native Swahili speaker with strong ▪︎ English and deep cultural understanding ▪︎ Strong Virtual Assistant & Data Entry skills with a focus on organization and accuracy ▪︎ Skilled translator, transcriber, and Swahili tutor ▪︎ Experienced in AI dataset creation and evaluation for Swahili ▪︎ Creative eye for simple, impactful visuals ▪︎ Reliable, detail‑oriented, and committed to meeting deadlines ▪︎ Warm, professional, and collaborative communicator If you need a dependable Virtual Assistant & Data Entry Specialist who also offers Swahili language and AI support, I’d be happy to support your next project.

  • Personal Administration
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Social Customer Service
  • Translation
  • AI Model Training
  • Google Docs
  • Canva
  • Calendar Management
  • Meeting Scheduling
  • Meeting Notes
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Appointment Setting
  • Executive Support
  • Email Management
  • HubSpot
Goodluck G.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$25/hr
5.0
35 jobs

Hi, I'm a native Swahili speaker with a degree in Computer Engineering and IT from the University of Dar es Salaam. I have worked as a translator for over nine years translating a wide range of projects from religious writings, poems, songs, blog posts, game contents, website content, video subtitles etc.

  • Swahili
  • English
  • Adobe Audition
  • Audacity
  • Animation
  • Voice-Over
  • Illustration
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Flash
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Subtitles
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Aegisub
Watosha B.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$15/hr
5.0
3 jobs

My name is Watosha Benard from Tanzania , am a licensed dental therapist. I’m a fluent Swahili speaker with experience in interpreting and Translation of Englishto swahili and vice versa, transcription and Quality reviewing. I have diploma in clinical dentistry and i work as lecturer at WEST EVAN COLLEGE - kigamboni, Dar es salaam. Am a highly dedicated Swahili Language Specialist, virtual assistant (VA) , Voice over and voice recorder. I’ve strong expertise in both native and academic Swahili. I have mastered the language from its foundational level ( from fonimu (phoneme), Fonolojia, morphology ( mofolojia) , syntax ( sintaksia), semantic (semantiki) and pragmatic ( pragmantiki) giving me deep accuracy in grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and cultural meaning. With a proven academic record (Grade A in Swahili in National exams in 2021), I deliver precise and natural-sounding results in translation, transcription, proofreading, and Swahili language support tasks. Skills: Swahili Translation, Swahili Transcription, UI tester or mobile App tester,Proofreading, Localization, Language Tutoring, Academic Swahili and voice over. Am a very responsible person if i got someone’s job , and that’s not because of money but my great focus is to create strong honesty and clients satisfication.

  • Swahili
  • Data Entry
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Content Writing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Testing
  • Manual Testing
  • Mobile App Testing
SWEETBERT J.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$8/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Hi! I'm SWEETBERT JOE I'm a detail-oriented QA Tester, AI Trainer, Translator, and Data Entry Specialist who helps clients improve product quality, train AI systems, reduce errors, and save valuable time. I focus on delivering accurate, reliable, and well-documented work with clear communication throughout every project. 🔍 QA Testing (Web, Mobile & Games) I help ensure your applications run smoothly by identifying bugs, usability issues, and performance problems before users do. I focus on real-user experience and provide clear, structured reports that help developers fix issues quickly. I perform manual testing for websites, mobile apps (iOS & Android), and games, including functional testing, UI/UX testing, exploratory testing, cross-browser testing (Chrome, Safari, Firefox), and payment/checkout flow testing. 🤖 AI Training & Data Annotation I help improve AI models by evaluating responses, annotating data, rating AI outputs, writing prompts, following detailed guidelines, and providing high-quality human feedback. I focus on accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail to support reliable AI systems. 🌍 Translation (Swahili ↔ English) I provide natural and accurate translations between Swahili and English while preserving meaning, tone, and context. I also offer proofreading, transcription, subtitles, captioning for YouTube and TikTok, and localization for African markets. 📊 Data Entry & Admin Support I provide fast and accurate data entry, Excel and Google Sheets work, data cleaning, web research, PDF conversion, copy-paste tasks, and product listings for Shopify, Amazon, and eBay. Accuracy, organization, and confidentiality are my priorities. 🎮 Additional Support I also provide beta testing, app and website reviews, survey feedback, proxy and digital tool testing, simple user guides, review writing, and YouTube promotion. 🩺 Medical Support As a Qualified Clinical Officer, I can assist with medical content writing, medical data entry, patient education materials, medical translation, and reviewing healthcare apps and websites. My professional license can be verified upon request. 💡 Why Clients Work With Me ✔ QA Testing (Web, Mobile & Games) ✔ AI Training & Prompt Evaluation ✔ Swahili ↔ English Translation ✔ Data Entry & Web Research ✔ Medical Content & Healthcare Support ✔ Reliable communication ✔ Strong attention to detail ✔ Fast learner and adaptable ✔ On-time delivery ✔ Client-focused and quality-driven If you're looking for a dependable professional who delivers accurate results and values quality, I'd be happy to help. Let's work together!

  • Social Media Management
  • Test Execution
  • Bug Reports
  • Survey Question
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Data Entry
  • Mobile App Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Web Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Game Testing
  • Meta Quest
  • YouTube Monetization
  • Medical Billing & Coding
Daud M.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$10/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Professional English–Swahili Translator and Localization Specialist helping businesses deliver natural, culturally accurate, and user-friendly content for Swahili-speaking audiences. I help businesses, organizations, websites, mobile apps, and digital platforms localize content effectively for Swahili-speaking users while maintaining clarity, tone, consistency, and user experience quality. My services include: • English–Swahili translation • Swahili localization • Linguistic QA and content review • Proofreading and editing • Website and app localization testing • Research and terminology verification I pay close attention to: ✔ Accuracy and clarity ✔ Cultural relevance ✔ Grammar and readability ✔ Consistency across content ✔ Natural native-level Swahili expression I understand that effective localization is more than direct translation. My goal is to ensure content feels natural, professional, and user-friendly to Swahili-speaking audiences. Why clients work with me: • Detail-oriented and reliable • Professional communication • Organized workflow • Fast turnaround • Strong commitment to quality I am committed to delivering polished, accurate, and culturally appropriate Swahili content that helps clients communicate effectively with their target audience. Feel free to invite me to your project.

  • Swahili
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Report Writing
  • Cultural Adaptation
  • Online Research
  • Quality Assurance
  • Bug Reports
  • Manual Testing
  • Cross-Browser Testing
  • Test Case Design
  • Documentation
  • Communications
  • Web App Localization
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Data Annotation
  • UX Writing
  • Data Collection
Godline G.

Dodoma, Tanzania

$10/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Discourse analysis, Microsoft office, Microsoft power point, leadership. I am a high driven results translator who work for good translation. Within an arranged time a client will receive his/ her work with quality handed translation. My interest is to work more and be known worldly so that I can make the world closer in getting different message intended by writers from different countries.

  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • Content Writing
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Leadership Skills

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