About the Role
WeloData is seeking experienced linguists to support a synthetic data generation program for a leading technology client. In this role, you will perform A/B preference testing of machine-generated translations from English into Swahili, helping to evaluate and improve the quality of AI-generated content.
As a Translation Validator, you will independently review an English source document alongside two machine-generated translations (Variant A and Variant B), select the preferred translation, and provide a written justification for your choice. Each sample is reviewed by three independent validators working in a blind process.
Project Details
Job Title: Translation Validation - Swahili
Location: Remote (Kenya, Tanzania)
Commitment: 2 weeks
Employment Type: Freelance Contract
Pay Rate: $3,75 per hour
What You’ll Do
Review English source documents alongside two machine-generated Swahili translations.
Evaluate both variants based on accuracy, fluency, and overall translation quality.
Select the preferred translation and provide a clear written justification for your assessment.
Review audio files and their corresponding transcriptions, evaluating accuracy, completeness, and overall quality.
Assess both transcription quality and audio quality according to project guidelines.
Complete assigned samples independently and within established timelines.
Adhere strictly to project and client guidelines
Requirements:
Native-level fluency in Swahili (written and spoken).
Strong written communication skills in the target language.
Proficiency in English.
Background in linguistics, translation, or language quality assessment preferred.
Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and consistency.
Familiarity with Romanized script conventions for the relevant language is a plus (for transliteration tasks).