Target Language Specialists

JTG is seeking highly qualified Target Language Specialists (TLSs) to source, transcribe, and translate authentic written and spoken materials.

Languages

• Kanuri
• Arabic – Hassaniyya
• Fulani – dialect TBD
• Arabic – Libyan
• Arabic – Moroccan (Darija)
• Somali – Northeastern Dialect (Puntland)
• Amharic – Standard
• Swahili – Standardized (Tanzanian)
• Luganda
• Oromo – Ethiopian (Afaan Oromo)

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

Responsibilities

• Source and select authentic written and spoken materials in the target language
• Transcribe speech-derived content (audio recordings, broadcasts, interviews)
• Provide accurate English translations of target-language materials
• Review and refine translations for accuracy, consistency, and clarity
• Adhere to project standards, specifications, and delivery timelines
• Maintain clear documentation of sources and decisions

Work Expectations

• Expected workload: approximately 10–20 hours per week
• Project duration: May–October 2026, with possible extensions
• Work is performed remotely; contractors provide their own equipment and workspace

Additional Requirements

Selected consultants will be required to:

• Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
• Follow data security and confidentiality guidelines

About JTG

Founded in 1995, JTG is an employee-owned company specializing in language services, training, and analytics. JTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.