Volunteer Opportunity – Translation Team job at International Humanity Foundation
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Volunteer Opportunity – Translation Team
2026-03-20T13:13:23+00:00
International Humanity Foundation
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VOLUNTEER
Mombasa
Mombasa
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Admin & Office, Communications & Writing, Social Services & Nonprofit, Education
KES
MONTH
2026-03-31T17:00:00+00:00
8

Role Overview

You will ensure that IHF’s mission is accessible across languages. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about linguistics and cultural nuances, working on-call to support the Media and HR divisions.

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The Translation Team is the "Bridge of Understanding" within our global university structure. As a "Drop-In" team, you provide the vital linguistic support that allows our stories from Kenya, Thailand, and Indonesia to resonate with a worldwide audience.

? Role Overview

You will ensure that IHF’s mission is accessible across languages. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about linguistics and cultural nuances, working on-call to support the Media and HR divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cross-Language Support: Translate recruitment ads, legal documents, and children’s progress stories between English, Swahili, and Indonesian (Bahasa).
  • Cultural Interpretation: Ensure all translations maintain the "IHF Tone" and respect local cultural contexts.
  • Lead Responsibility – Training & Mentorship: Guide new translators on the specific vocabulary used in our "Culture of Leadership" to ensure consistency across all platforms.

? Requirements:

  • Fluency in English and at least one other language (Swahili or Bahasa Indonesia preferred).
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Ability to work on a "Drop-In" basis with quick turnaround times

COUNTRY: Kenya

  • Cross-Language Support: Translate recruitment ads, legal documents, and children’s progress stories between English, Swahili, and Indonesian (Bahasa).
  • Cultural Interpretation: Ensure all translations maintain the "IHF Tone" and respect local cultural contexts.
  • Lead Responsibility – Training & Mentorship: Guide new translators on the specific vocabulary used in our "Culture of Leadership" to ensure consistency across all platforms.
  • Fluency in English and at least one other language (Swahili or Bahasa Indonesia preferred).
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Ability to work on a "Drop-In" basis with quick turnaround times
  • Diploma
associate degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Volunteer Opportunity – Translation Team

[Type: VOLUNTEER, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office, Communications & Writing, Social Services & Nonprofit, Education]

Jobs at:
International Humanity Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 31 2026

Duty Station:
Mombasa | Mombasa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Overview

You will ensure that IHF’s mission is accessible across languages. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about linguistics and cultural nuances, working on-call to support the Media and HR divisions.

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The Translation Team is the "Bridge of Understanding" within our global university structure. As a "Drop-In" team, you provide the vital linguistic support that allows our stories from Kenya, Thailand, and Indonesia to resonate with a worldwide audience.

? Role Overview

You will ensure that IHF’s mission is accessible across languages. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about linguistics and cultural nuances, working on-call to support the Media and HR divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cross-Language Support: Translate recruitment ads, legal documents, and children’s progress stories between English, Swahili, and Indonesian (Bahasa).
  • Cultural Interpretation: Ensure all translations maintain the "IHF Tone" and respect local cultural contexts.
  • Lead Responsibility – Training & Mentorship: Guide new translators on the specific vocabulary used in our "Culture of Leadership" to ensure consistency across all platforms.

? Requirements:

  • Fluency in English and at least one other language (Swahili or Bahasa Indonesia preferred).
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Ability to work on a "Drop-In" basis with quick turnaround times

COUNTRY: Kenya

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, March 31 2026
Duty Station: Mombasa | Mombasa
Posted: 20-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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