Language Coordinator at Digital Divide Data (DDD Kenya)

Job Description

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.