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Swahili Language Annotator

  • Remote
    • Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
    • Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
    • Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of
    • Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania, United Republic of
    • Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya
    +4 more

If you're passionate about Swahili and want to influence how AI understands and uses language, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description

At Your Personal AI (YPAI), we develop next-generation AI systems that understand language in context — culturally, linguistically, and semantically. Our annotation projects support the world’s most advanced AI models, and we’re seeking Swahili language experts to join this mission.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a native Swahili speaker to contribute to AI training by performing high-quality data annotation and linguistic evaluation. You’ll help fine-tune large language models by tagging, editing, and reviewing Swahili-language content. This is a remote, freelance role with flexible working hours.

What You'll Do

  • Annotate Swahili-language text for AI training and testing.

  • Evaluate and edit machine-generated Swahili content for grammar, clarity, and context.

  • Provide cultural insight to ensure outputs are locally relevant and accurate.

  • Follow detailed project instructions and quality guidelines.

  • Collaborate with an international team via English-language communication tools.


What We Offer

  • Remote-first work – contribute from anywhere.

  • Flexible freelance schedule – work when it suits you.

  • Impactful projects – shape inclusive, multilingual AI technologies.

  • Inclusive and global culture – join a diverse network of language professionals.

Job requirements

  • Native-level fluency in Swahili, with excellent reading and writing skills.

  • Good command of English, especially for documentation and communication.

  • A keen eye for detail, especially in linguistic tasks.

  • Strong time management and ability to work independently.

  • Background in linguistics, translation, or data annotation.

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