Translation Advisor at SIL International

SIL is a global faith-based nonprofit that helps local language communities overcome the barriers that prevent them from flourishing with their languages. SIL’s six core areas of work include Bible Translation, training & workshops, products & technology, research, materials & publications, and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Translation Advisor

Job Requisition ID: R14543
Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Participates in project planning. Guides and encourages the translation team.
• Provides technical help on translation-related issues.
• Trains on translation principles.
• Mentors mother tongue translation workers. Authors, co-authors, or facilitates the writing of technical papers.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and utilize any relevant previous studies or research.
• Work with the team to gather and analyze language data.
• Assist with the development of a written form for the language.
• Assist with the discovery and documentation of discourse features of the language.
• Assist with documentation of relational terms and habits of the people.
• Assist with documentation of beliefs underlying the habits of the people.
• Write or facilitate the writing of technical papers.
• Assist Facilitator in translation program planning and monitoring.
• Train workers in exegetical and translation principles.
• Guide the team in exegetical preparation.
• Assist with the translation process.
• Guide the team in testing the translation with speakers of the language.
• Participate in the review of translations.

Education & Experience

• B.A. in Linguistics, Biblical Languages, or related field. M.A. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Satisfactory performance in courses substantially similar to these SIL standard courses:
• Articulatory Phonetics,
• Cultural Anthropology,
• Language and Culture Learning,
• Language and Society,
• Morphology and Syntax,
• Phonology,
• Linguistic Field Methods,
• Computer Data Management,
• Semantics and Pragmatics,
• Translation Principles, Theory and Practice.
• Two years of experience in the job responsibilities listed above preferred

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or attitude required. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Dependence on God
• Biblical Languages and Translation
• Interactive Communication
• Using Information Technology
• Writing Skills
• Adaptability
• Relationship Building
• Continuous Learning.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2025.