Babelos Ltd. is a language services company which offers a range of services including translation, transcription, web, mobile, game localization, voice solutions, and cultural consultation.

The core job currently is to translate various software packages from English to African languages. As such, Babelos deals at one end with linguists who are specialists in their languages, and at the other end with anyone who has material to translate/localize.

The available position is for a Company Admin and Language Translators (Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba)

Company Admin

The admin will interface between linguists and clients and ensure proper and timely delivery of all tasks.

Job Roles:

1. Receive task emails + Receive tasks on portals

2. Read and understand tasks

3. Prepare task emails for linguists

a. Include necessary attachments

b. Make email language simple and explanatory enough for linguists

4. Send out tasks to linguists within 30 minutes of receipt

5. Update all tasks and task details on Babelos portal

6. Respond to any linguist queries asap

a. Ability to work at a basic level with all translation tools is required to be able to check on issues

7. Check up on linguists at 50% and 90% of project deadline

8. Receive linguist replies

9. Check replies, returned files to ensure they are proper (formats, instructions followed)

a. Run the task designated linguistic quality checks

b. Return to linguists for fix if improper

c. Make fixes if possible and required to meet deadline

10. Reply to clients with proper files/responses – email or portal

a. Upload necessary files back to client

11. Handle any feed backs from client on completed tasks with urgency

a. Understand raised issues and required fixes

b. Send to linguists in easy to understand format

c. Follow up for linguist response

d. In cases where fix is possible by self, proceed to fix if this helps meet deadline

12. Make posts as scheduled on Company pages



Applicant Requirements

Able to supervise others
Good oral and written communication skills
Aptitude for working with computers
Good organisational skills.
Must reside in Lagos (preferably within the Lekki/Ajah axis)

TO APPLY FOR OFFICE ADMIN, COPY AND PASTE THE LINK IN YOUR BROWSER (Preferably Google Chrome)
**see attached**



Hausa Translator

Job Roles

Translate English text to Hausa and vice versa
Use specified translation software
Run checks on the translations to mitigate errors
Stick to approved terminology which will be provided
Carry out bug fixes on translations reported with errors
Report any errors in approved terminology by the issue tracker process


Application Requirements

Native speaker of Hausa
Proficient knowledge of English both oral and written
Degree/certificate in translation or linguistics (or related field) or equivalent experience
Very good grammar and spelling skills in target language
Familiarity with computers and linguistic software packages
Ability to learn quickly
Excellent attention to detail
Accountability, ability to meet deadlines and to work in a team

TO APPLY FOR HAUSA TRANSLATOR, COPY AND PASTE THE LINK IN YOUR BROWSER (Preferably Google Chrome)
**see attached**


Igbo Translator

Job Roles

Translate English text to Igbo and vice versa
Use specified translation software
Run checks on the translations to mitigate errors
Stick to approved terminology which will be provided
Carry out bug fixes on translations reported with errors
Report any errors in approved terminology by the issue tracker process


Application Requirements

Native speaker of Igbo
Proficient knowledge of English both oral and written
Degree/certificate in translation or linguistics (or related field) or equivalent experience
Very good grammar and spelling skills in target language
Familiarity with computers and linguistic software packages
Ability to learn quickly
Excellent attention to detail
Accountability, ability to meet deadlines and to work in a team

TO APPLY FOR IGBO TRANSLATOR, COPY AND PASTE THE LINK IN YOUR BROWSER (Preferably Google Chrome)
**see attached**



Yoruba Translator

Job Roles

Translate English text to Yoruba and vice versa
Use specified translation software
Run checks on the translations to mitigate errors
Stick to approved terminology which will be provided
Carry out bug fixes on translations reported with errors
Report any errors in approved terminology by the issue tracker process


Application Requirements

Native speaker of Yoruba
Proficient knowledge of English both oral and written
Degree/certificate in translation or linguistics (or related field) or equivalent experience
Very good grammar and spelling skills in target language
Familiarity with computers and linguistic software packages
Ability to learn quickly
Excellent attention to detail
Accountability, ability to meet deadlines and to work in a team

TO APPLY FOR YORUBA TRANSLATOR, COPY AND PASTE THE LINK IN YOUR BROWSER (Preferably Google Chrome)
**see attached**

The jobs are open until the positions are filled. If you know anyone that might fit in, please share the information.
Thank you

Hi house, thanks for the response. Please Hausa translators are encouraged to turn in their applications. Thanks.

Highly interested in the hausa translator job but having challenges with the provided link as it keeps reverting back to the advert. I will be glad if yo can help me with anything to sort out the problem of applying for the job. Ay info will be appreciated. WhatsApp : 08131575621

ggnggroup:
Highly interested in the hausa translator job but having challenges with the provided link as it keeps reverting back to the advert. I will be glad if yo can help me with anything to sort out the problem of applying for the job. Ay info will be appreciated. WhatsApp : 08131575621

Hi, please download the attached text file, copy the link and paste in the address bar of your browser. Thank you.

Please, is the opportunity still open?