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Language Coordinator

Digital Divide DataNairobi, Kenya

30+ days ago

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Job title : Language Coordinator

Job Location : Nairobi Deadline : April 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Our client, is building a high-quality dataset for African languages, focusing on Luhya, Gusii, Oromo, and Kamba. The collected data will support AI model development for language processing, particularly in agriculture and health-related topics.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Community Mobilization : Identify and engage native speakers to participate in text recording and data collection.

Data Collection Coordination : Oversee and facilitate the collection of linguistic data from native speakers, ensuring accuracy and quality.

Linguistic Supervision : Ensure collected text aligns with natural language use and meets linguistic quality standards.

Technical Operations : Utilize computers (Windows or Mac) and relevant software for data recording, transcription, and submission.

Quality Control : Review recorded texts for clarity, completeness, and adherence to project guidelines.

Collaboration : Work closely with data processors, project managers, and other team members to ensure smooth data collection.

Qualifications

Linguistic Proficiency : Fluent in one or more target languages (Luhya, Gusii, Oromo, or Kamba) with strong reading and writing skills.

Community Presence : Must reside within the community where data collection will take place.

Technical Skills : Comfortable using computers (Windows / Mac) and digital tools for data entry and processing.

Organizational Skills : Ability to coordinate fieldwork, engage participants, and ensure timely data submission.

Experience : Previous experience in linguistic research, transcription, translation, or community mobilization is a plus.

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Language Coordinator • Nairobi, Kenya