JTG is seeking highly qualified Target Language Specialists (TLSs) to source, transcribe, and translate authentic written and spoken materials.
Languages
Kanuri
Arabic - Hassaniyya
Fulani - Mali dialect (Fulfulde)
Arabic - Libyan
Arabic - Moroccan (Darija)
Pay Range: $0.10 - $0.20 per word of translation, $0.05 per word of monolingual content
Location and Status
Remote
Independent Contractor. Reports to Project Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 2 years of experience in a language-related field (translation, transcription, teaching, linguistics, or corpus development)
Proficiency at Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 3+ or higher in the target language (reading and listening) and ILR level 3 or higher in English.
Demonstrated ability to work with authentic written and/or spoken materials
Experience using standard digital tools (Microsoft Office, audio playback/editing tools, online research)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with transcription of audio materials
Experience with searching for content in low-resource languages/dialects
Strong skills in translation of written and spoken discourse
demonstrated experience selecting authentic materials and accurately transcribing and translating spoken and written content into English. Familiarity with regional dialect variation, country-specific usage, and established orthographic conventions required.
Responsibilities
Source and select authentic written and spoken materials in the target language