Language Development Assistant - Kauma at Bible Translation and Literacy

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Linguistic Coordinator to develop the respective language.
• Mobilize the community and create awareness about the work of Bible translation and language development.
• The Language Development Assistant will work closely with the respective church and community leaders and other relevant stakeholders in the language development process.

Qualifications:

• Must be a born again Christian with good Christian standing.
• A bachelor’s degree in linguistics is preferred, but also a bachelor’s degree in education, specializing in English and literature or Kiswahili, or a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field, will be considered.
• Mastery of the respective language.
• Excellent analytical skills, especially in linguistics.
• Good research skills.
• Excellent report writing and computer skills.
• Ability to work well in a team