Umi Njoka
@uminjoka
Detail-oriented AI training & data annotation specialist with 9+ years QA, bilingual support, structured documentation.
What I'm looking for
I’m a detail-oriented, bilingual (English/Swahili) professional with 9+ years of experience in structured data review, high-volume documentation, quality assurance, and direct client/customer communication in a government setting.
I apply detailed guidelines consistently, enter and cross-check large volumes of records with zero tolerance for error, and verify facts across multiple sources. I maintain confidential records at scale while using ProGres v4 to organize and manage complex case data with strict attention to data integrity.
Beyond documentation, I conduct sensitive, structured one-on-one interviews with clients from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, translating between English and Swahili and communicating complex information clearly and calmly. I also provide procedural guidance, resolve concerns under pressure, and support team calibration by mentoring junior staff, conducting peer reviews, and contributing to SOPs and guideline documentation.
Most recently, I completed Google’s Generative AI Fundamentals training, strengthening my understanding of how AI/ML models are trained and why high-quality human-labeled data matters. I’m now looking for flexible, immediate remote opportunities in data annotation, AI training data, virtual/executive assistance, or bilingual customer support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Refugee Status Determination Officer
Department of Refugee Services
Nov 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Reviewed, classified, and documented high volumes of complex case data using detailed guidelines with strict accuracy and confidentiality. Conducted structured, one-on-one bilingual interviews, quality-checked case files end-to-end, and supported stakeholder coordination and junior staff mentoring.
Freelance Writer & Policy Analyst
Self-Employed
Feb 2013 - Oct 2016 (3 years 8 months)
Produced written reports, proposals, and policy documentation for NGO and development-sector clients while managing deadlines and client communication remotely. Edited and formatted content for web and print and organized structured files and records for multiple concurrent clients.
Term Contract Employee (Ecotourism)
Kenya Forest Service (KFS)
Mar 2010 - Sep 2012 (2 years 6 months)
Managed licensee databases and structured records for stakeholder tracking and reporting. Facilitated stakeholder training sessions and supported front-facing customer/visitor coordination.
Education
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Maseno University
Bachelor of Science, Ecotourism, Hotel & Institution Management with IT
2005 - 2009
Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism, Hotel & Institution Management with IT from Maseno University (2005–2009). Graduated with Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
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