Translator – Yoruba

About Us
African Management Institute (AMI) is an EdTech start up building Africa’s leading workplace learning for ambitious companies and talent. As an African champion, building Africa’s business champions, we’ve trained more than 100,000 people and 40k+ enterprises – from executives to entry-level workers in large and small companies across the continent.

With our hub in Nairobi, and teams in 8 African markets, we combine AI-powered diagnostics, live learning and practical tools to deliver the highest-outcome learning programmes for African business. Clients love our practical approach to learning for business, supported by an evidence-based methodology and tech platform, built for the African market. AMI was listed in the prestigious Norsken/100 as one of the leading social impact companies in the world, and has been proudly recognized by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for the past two years.

We are expanding rapidly. AMI has offices in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda and Senegal and country representatives in Ethiopia and Nigeria. Our diverse and rapidly-expanding 150+ team reflects all corners of the continent and beyond. Our work environment is fun, flexible and inclusive, with opportunity for growth. AMI-GOs ask questions, get things done, and put the team before self to achieve our mission. If our vision for enabling ambitious businesses across Africa to thrive has sparked your imagination, and if your skills and experience match the description below, then we’d love to hear from you.
Job Description
AMI is looking for a talented and detail-oriented Yoruba Translator to support the accurate and culturally relevant translation of learning and programme materials from English to Yoruba (Nigeria). This role is critical in ensuring that AMI’s content reaches and resonates with Yoruba (Nigeria)-speaking audiences across Africa — preserving not just the words, but the meaning, tone, and intent behind every resource. The ideal candidate is a language professional who combines linguistic precision with cultural sensitivity, and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced content environment.

The ideal candidate is a language professional who combines linguistic precision with cultural sensitivity, and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced content environment. They bring hands-on experience with CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools such as MateCat, leveraging translation memory and terminology management to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality across all AMI materials.

This is a freelance engagement with a structured daily rate of Usd 95, covering a daily output of up to 1,500 words for translation and 2,500 words for quality assurance. We welcome applications from candidates who are fully aligned with this compensation structure.

Responsibilities
Translation: Accurately translate resources from English to Yoruba (Nigeria), while preserving the content’s context, style, and tone.

Proofreading: Thoroughly edit translated materials to ensure language accuracy and consistency.

Cultural Adaptation: Ensure that the translated materials are culturally relevant and appropriate for the intended audience.

Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on translated content and make necessary revisions to maintain standards of quality.

Collaboration: Effectively collaborate with the content development team and other stakeholders to ensure communication and teamwork.

Technology Familiarity: Utilise translation software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in the translation process.

Meeting Deadlines: Effectively prioritise translation assignments to meet project deadlines.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, Communications, or a related field.

Proven experience in professional translation, preferably English ↔ Yoruba (Nigeria).

Excellent command of both English and Yoruba (Nigeria), with strong grammar, spelling, and editing skills.

Strong understanding of cultural nuances to ensure accurate and context-sensitive translations.

Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and quality assurance skills.

Familiarity with translation tools, software, and technology to enhance efficiency.

Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with teams and stakeholders.

Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.