Chinese-English Translator / Interpreter

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Chinese‑English Translator / Interpreter to support our operations in Kenya. The role involves accurate two‑way translation and interpretation between Mandarin and English for business meetings, customer visits, and daily communications.

Key responsibilities

• Provide consecutive interpretation and translation for meetings, negotiations, and customer interactions.
• Translate business documents, contracts, emails, reports, presentations, and technical manuals.
• Assist with technical translation of solar energy product information and training materials.
• Facilitate communication between Chinese management, Kenyan staff, customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company information and documents.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Chinese Language, English, Linguistics or a related field.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English with strong speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities.
• Previous experience in Chinese‑English translation or interpretation, preferably in a solar/renewable energy or engineering environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).