RANDAL SHABANI SEFFU
Hamburg
Summary
Bilingual Swahili-English Translator and Interpreter with extensive experience in literary, technical, and institutional translation. Proven record in translating written materials, overseeing voice-over production, and interpreting in high-level regional and annual meetings. Background in financial services enhances precision and clarity in technical language. Known for cultural sensitivity, accuracy, and professional delivery in both oral and written communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Swahili Interpreter
Bahá'í Community of Tanzania
- Current
- Provided Swahili interpretation in annual and regional institutional meetings.
- Facilitated one-on-one interpretation for participants unfamiliar with Swahili.
- Delivered culturally-sensitive and accurate oral translation in formal community settings.
Independent Translator & Interpreter
Bahá'í World Centre Projects
01.2018 - Current
- Film Translation & Voice-Over Management: Translated entire script of Light to the World from English to Swahili; coordinated and supervised Swahili voice-over recordings. Lead narrator in final Swahili version.
- Booklet Translation: Translated "Visiting Bahá'í Holy Places" from Swahili to English, used by global Bahá'í pilgrims in Haifa.
- Technical Translation: Translated Statistical Reporting Program (for the Department of Statistics) from English to Swahili, requiring high-level accuracy and domain knowledge.
Finance Personal Services Specialist
Bahá'í World Centre
04.2018 - 06.2023
- Responsible for accounting and reporting in accordance with German Commercial Code (HGB).
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Kampala International University
Advanced Level Certificate - IGCSE
Dar es Salaam Independent School
O' Level Certificate - NECTA
St. Mary's High School
Skills
- English ↔ Swahili Translation
- Swahili Interpretation (One-on-One / Institutional)
- Literary & Technical Text Translation
- Voice-Over Production & Oversight
- Meeting Interpretation & Facilitation
- Cultural & Linguistic Adaptation
- Project Coordination
- Editing & Proofreading
LANGUAGES
Swahili: Native
English: Fluent
German: A1 (Actively pursuing higher levels of proficiency)
References
Available upon request.
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Google Workspace
- QuickBooks, SAP (Basic)
Rapper & Musician
Released my debut album "New Day" in 2019. I have been releasing music ever since!
Timeline
Finance Personal Services Specialist
Bahá'í World Centre
04.2018 - 06.2023
Independent Translator & Interpreter
Bahá'í World Centre Projects
01.2018 - Current
Swahili Interpreter
Bahá'í Community of Tanzania
- Current
Advanced Level Certificate - IGCSE
Dar es Salaam Independent School
O' Level Certificate - NECTA
St. Mary's High School
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Kampala International University
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