Linguistic Data Review Support

• Experience level: Junior
• Education: Diploma
• Vacancies: 6
• Compensation: Monthly

Job Description

Language: Afaan Oromo

Dialect and Location:  

• Central Dialect/Tulama (Finfinnee, Ambo, Waliso, Fiche, Bishoftu and related areas), 

• South-Western/Macca Dialect (Jimma, Metu, Bedele and related areas), 

• South-East (Arsi) Dialect (Asella, Shashamane, Bale Robe and related areas), 

• Eastern/Hararghe Dialect (Harar, Chiro, Dire Dawa and related areas), 

• Western Oromia/Wollega Dialect (Nekemte, Gimbi, Dembidolo and related areas), and Southern/Borana Dialect (Yabelo, Negele Borana, Bule Hora and related areas).

1. Position Summary: 

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Linguistic Data Review Support. Your primary role is to ensure that project-related linguistic data review and translation materials meet our strict quality and linguistic standards. Leveraging strong knowledge of Qubee orthography, you will identify, flag, and eliminate spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, enhance and translate materials into respective dialects to ensure only accurate content following project guidelines are approved.

2. Key Responsibilities:

• Translate, localize, and enhance materials into the target dialects, maintaining linguistic nuances and contextual relevance.

• Review and validate all submissions to ensure they match target dialect and orthography guidelines perfectly.

• Identify, flag, and eliminate duplicate entries, typos, and grammatical or punctuation errors across datasets.

• Verify alignment between spoken audio and transcribed text for completeness and accuracy.

• Identify and flag submissions that violate project guidelines or linguistic standards.

• Provide accurate data annotation for submissions, maintaining accuracy and consistency.

• Identify and report common mistakes made by contributors to help improve data collection efforts and guide team retraining.

• Participate in regular feedback and discussion sessions, and compile and submit comprehensive reports.

• Assist project team members to facilitate smooth project execution.

3. Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proficiency at a native or professional level in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending Afaan Oromo, including the specified regional dialects.

• Prior experience in translation, localization, proofreading, or reviewing and annotating linguistic data is preferred.

• Exceptional ability to spot small errors in spelling, grammar and dialect variation.

• Proficiency in using mobile apps or computer platforms for data labeling.

• Mastery in distinguishing subtle vowel length, gemination, and tonal shifts, and accurately annotating these features in linguistic data.

• Attention to detail for spotting errors in complex datasets.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace tools for collaboration, data organization, task tracking, and document management in a professional work environment.

4. Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Language Studies or Linguistics in Afaan Oromo is preferable 

5. Additional Requirements:

• Prior experience in Afaan Oromo translation, data review process is a plus 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in Afaan Oromo

• Fluency in English and Amharic

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously 

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Must have a functional smartphone and computer 

• Strong commitment to teamwork and a collaborative work environment.

When completing the “Why Are You a Good Fit?” section, please ensure that you include the following information:

• Dialect: Specify the particular dialect you speak from the list provided.

• Current Location: State your current Location/Address.

6. Application Process:

Interested applicants, please send your CV and relevant documents to gheero.

Good Luck!