Linguistics Supervisor 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: Linguistics Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: R14542
Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Responsible for supervising four to seven members of the linguistics department.
• This includes planning, monitoring, and evaluation of individual work as well as collaborating with mentors and consultants to ensure training, consultant development as applicable, and quality control.
• Commitment to growing in linguistic knowledge and skills.
• Ensures proper use of equipment and finances.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises four to seven staff in the linguistics domain taking both external requirements and internal priorities into consideration; anticipates, plans, assigns tasks, ensures appropriate follow-up and accountability occur
• Contributes to a team culture where team members help each other grow in competency and character
• Proactively and intentionally connects and collaborates with other leaders within SIL Nigeria.
• Stays abreast of developments in the field of linguistics
• Ensures linguistics findings are appropriately documented and archived
• Effectively communicates management expectations to staff and communicates staff perspectives, concerns, and ideas to management​

Education & Experience

• At least a First four-year Degree from a college or university in Linguistics, a Science, or Management
• Experience working on cross-cultural teams preferred
• Experience in team management, preferably two years or more
• The ideal candidate will have experience in field linguistics in Nigerian languages and, preferably, an advanced degree in applied linguistics or language development.​

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Teachable spirit
• Continuous learner
• Listening skills
• Adaptability
• Dependence on God
• Good problem solving and
• organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate on a
• cross-cultural team
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Competent with word processing,
• spreadsheets, and email
• Zeal for the growth of others.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2025.