RUSIGI PROSPER
@rusigiprosper
Experienced language specialist and medical interpreter delivering precise translation and coaching.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated language specialist with 25 years delivering high-quality language services across English, French, Swahili and Kinyarwanda, including translation, interpretation, proofreading and subtitling. I have a long record of translating diverse materials, coaching video/audio productions, and teaching learners of all ages both online and on-site.
As a trustworthy team manager with 16 years of team leadership experience, I have provided translation and medical interpretation for international organizations and clients, including UNCDF, UNHCR, IQVIA and multiple US-based agencies. I continually pursue professional training in medical terminology, interpretation and multimedia localization to ensure accurate, culturally appropriate results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Translator
Heartland Translation and Interpretation Services
Mar 2025 - Present (7 months)
Translate English–French content for Heartland since March 2025, delivering localized and proofread translations for client projects.
Medical Interpreter
Language Terps (Propio)
Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)
Provide medical interpretation (Kinyarwanda/Kirundi–English) since February 2025, supporting clinical encounters and ensuring accurate cross-language communication.
Translate medical documents into Kinyarwanda for IQVIA since November 2024, ensuring terminology accuracy and compliance with project standards.
Medical Interpreter
PGLS
Nov 2024 - Present (11 months)
Deliver medical interpreting services (English–French) as a freelancer for clinical and patient-facing contexts since November 2024, ensuring accurate medical communication.
Occasional Interpreter
UNHCR
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Provide occasional interpretation services for UNHCR engagements since June 2024, facilitating communication in refugee protection and program activities.
Independent Contractor
Silk Road Multilingual
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Provide freelance translation services (English–French, English–Swahili) for a US-based agency, delivering accurate bilingual translations and meeting client deadlines.
Consultant (Translator/Interpreter)
UNCDF
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Provided translation (multiple African languages) and interpretation services, conducted and interpreted surveys/meetings, and verified translated publications for UNCDF projects since 2017.
Translator and Interpreter
Organisation Religieuse des Témoins de Jéhovah
Jan 2004 - Jan 2024 (20 years)
Translated, proofread and verified books, periodicals and multimedia content across multiple language pairs and coached/proof-listened for video and audio productions over two decades.
Modern Languages Teacher
Groupe Scolaire de Mutura
Sep 2000 - Dec 2003 (3 years 3 months)
Taught English, French, Swahili and Kinyarwanda to secondary students, tailored lessons for varied skill levels and improved learner outcomes through regular assessments and personalized feedback.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ecole des Lettres de Gatovu
A level (High School Diploma), Languages, Translation, Linguistics and Literature
1989 - 2000
Grade: Distinction
Activities and societies: Courses in English, French, Swahili and Kinyarwanda; translation practice (English-Kinyarwanda, English-French, Swahili-Kinyarwanda, French-Kinyarwanda).
Completed A level (High School Diploma with distinction) with studies in languages, translation, linguistics and literature.
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