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Biqila Hirpa Bedasa

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Transcriber and translator for ILRI, Creative International, and research teams; transcribed 67 hours of Amharic audio.

Ethiopia
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At International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), I translated Amharic audio into English and transcribed 67 hours of recordings, then edited and formatted the transcripts to agreed guidelines.

With Creative International, I interpreted interviews from Amharic and Afaan Oromo into English, transcribed the audio in the local language, and translated it back to English. I also reviewed transcripts for grammar, punctuation, and clarity.

As a Research Analyst at Includovate, I analyzed qualitative and quantitative data and produced analytical reports. I conducted and transcribed interviews and trained enumerators and field teams on data collection tools and protocols.

Across research assignments, I’ve contributed to evaluation methods, data quality assurance, qualitative analysis, and reporting. I’m a native Oromo speaker, proficient in Amharic and English, and certified in data labelling and annotation for AI development and Human in-the-Loop QA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) logoII

Transcriber

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026 (11 months)

Transcribed and translated 67 hours of Amharic audio into English, ensuring high accuracy and completeness. Edited transcripts for grammar, punctuation, and clarity according to guidelines.

SS

Transcriber and Translator

Sub Saharan Africa Research Institute (SARTI)

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Translated Amharic audio into English and transcribed it, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Edited transcripts and wrote summary reports.

CI

Transcriber

Creative International

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 11 months)

Interpreted and transcribed focus group, in-depth, and key informant interviews from Amharic and Afaan Oromo to English. Edited transcripts for grammar, punctuation, and clarity.

SI

Transcriber

Sub Saharan Research Institute

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Translated key informant interviews from Amharic/Afaan Oromo to English and transcribed audio-recorded interviews. Reviewed translations for errors and transferred data from paper to digital formats.

AA

Research Consultant (Data Collector and Transcriber)

Ayuda en Action

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Developed baseline evaluation methodology and conducted interviews with teachers and principals. Performed structured observations and compiled the baseline evaluation report.

MI

Research Assistant (Data Collector and Transcriber)

Mitchel Groups Inc.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted key informant interviews with project stakeholders and translated/transcribed interviews. Reviewed transcriptions for errors and inconsistencies.

MM

Transcriber and Translator

Merq Consultancy and Oxford Policy Management

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Performed verbatim transcriptions of interviews in Amharic and Afaan Oromo and translated them to English. Reviewed drafts for errors and transferred data from paper to digital systems.

AE

Research Assistant (Data Collector and Transcriber)

African Field Epidemiology

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Collaborated to customize research tools, conducted and transcribed key informant and in-depth interviews. Participated in debriefing meetings to discuss challenges.

AP

Research Assistant (Data Collector and Transcriber)

ABH Partners PLC and PATH

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Facilitated focus group discussions and key informant interviews with health bureau heads. Translated and transcribed documents, provided progress reports, and performed physical observations.

RU

Lecturer

Rift Valley University

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Delivered undergraduate courses in Microeconomics, Managerial Economics, and Health Economics. Supervised undergraduate thesis research and participated in curriculum development and quality assurance.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DA

DataLense

Essentials of Data Labelling and Annotation for AI Development, Data Labelling and Annotation

Completed certification in Essentials of Data Labelling and Annotation for AI Development.

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Harvard ManageMentor

Strategic Planning and Execution, Strategic Planning

Completed training in Strategic Planning and Execution.

AP

APO

Critical Strategic Foresight Tools for Productivity, Strategic Foresight

Completed training in Critical Strategic Foresight Tools for Productivity.

IN

Includovate

Qualitative Data Analysis using NVivo, Qualitative Data Analysis

Completed training in Qualitative Data Analysis using NVivo.

DA

DataLense

Human in-the-Loop (HITL) QA and Data Quality Management, Data Quality Management

Completed certification in Human in-the-Loop (HITL) QA and Data Quality Management.

Addis Ababa University logoAU

Addis Ababa University

MSc, Development Studies

Pursued a Master of Science in Development Studies, focusing on development theories and practices.

Addis Ababa University logoAU

Addis Ababa University

Data Analysis using SPSS and STATA, Data Analysis

Completed training in Data Analysis using SPSS and STATA.

Haramaya University logoHU

Haramaya University

BA, Economics

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, building a strong foundation in economic theory and analysis.

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