About Digital Divide Data (DDD)

Digital Divide Data (DDD) is a US-based non-profit, mission-driven enterprise with the goal of using technology and digital skills to bridge the divide between economically and socially marginalized youth and employment opportunities that lead to a sustainable and viable future. DDD identifies talented but underserved youth in Africa and Asia (Kenya, Cambodia, and Laos are the main centers) to enter formal employment, undergo professional training and skills development, and pursue tertiary education. Our headquarters are in New York, and we have over 1,500 employees across our operations in Kenya, Cambodia, and Laos.

About the program

The localization industry is growing fast, and the need for skilled Swahili translators is growing.  We are looking for talents with great language skills in English and Swahili(Coastal) , with the aim to equip them with the necessary competencies to build a career at Digital Divide Data in the exciting Localization industry.

Our Transforming Talent program provides learning opportunities to multilingual people, who would like to learn how they can become professional translators. 

Digital Divide Data is offering you the opportunity to grow your career in localization starting with a 3-month Localization Fundamentals Learning Program, which will help you learn the basics of the localization industry. 

This learning program combines self-learning, virtual classes delivered by a professional trainer, and practice. It will take place in Kenya. Once the 3 months training is complete, you will start translating live projects within a dynamic team of linguists supported by localization professionals.

What you will do

As a Music Specialist, you will be responsible for analyzing Music Lyrics Content in your native language. 65% of the time transcribing lyrics, 25% proofreading/editing, and 10% analyzing metadata.

For you to succeed in this job, you will need excellent linguistic skills and music knowledge.

You will need a passion for technology and a will to question the current workflows with the mindset to improve tools and processes.

•  University degree preferably in Linguistics, Journalism or Mass Communication
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken, in a wide range of registers)
• Fluent in Swahili(Coastal) (with an understanding of what conversational and easy-to-read     Swahili is, plus excellent spelling and grammar of standard Swahili (Coastal)
• Passion for languages, specifically English and Swahili(Coastal) .
• Passion for the world of technology
• Passion for reading and writing in Swahili(Coastal) , creative writing, poetry
• Passion for music and lyrics

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If interested kindly submit your application on or before 30th Aug 2022.