Linguistics Coordinator 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 Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: R14541
Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Responsible for managing the SIL Nigeria Linguistics Department, and monitoring and coordinating linguistic-related activities within language development and Bible translation programmes in Nigerian languages, including training, consultant development, quality control, and proper use of equipment, and finances.

Job Responsibilities
Takes primary responsibility for managing the Linguistics Department, including:

• Oversight of supervisory staff, training in linguistics, linguistics consultant development, quality control, equipment, and finances○ managing the work and supervising the personnel, considering both external requirements and internal priorities ○ anticipating, planning, assigning tasks ○ ensuring standard operating procedures are in place as needed and appropriate follow-up and accountability occur
• Develops the domain budget and monitors its implementation
• Anticipates and identifies needs for staff recruitment and training and makes plans to meet them
• Assesses and puts processes in place to meet the unique needs of remote staff
• Builds a team culture where team members help each other grow in competency and character
• Proactively and intentionally connects and collaborates with the leaders of other domains within SIL Nigeria to ensure compliance with best practices in language programs
• Stays abreast of developments in the fields of linguistics and Bible translation
• Ensures relationships with linguists in other Nigerian organisations and other SIL Community Organisations are maintained, providing connection between them and the SIL Nigeria Linguistics Department
• Ensures linguistics findings are appropriately documented and archived
• Effectively communicates management expectations to staff and communicates staff perspectives, concerns, and ideas to management
• Advocates for the importance of good linguistics foundations for language development and Bible translation work.

Education & Experience

• At least a First four year Degree from a college or university, preferably in Linguistics, a Science, or a Management field
• Experience working on cross-cultural teams preferred
• Experience in team management, preferably at least two years
• Experience in field linguistics in Nigerian languages preferred Advanced degree in applied linguistics preferred, but those with degrees in management will be considered.

Work skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes::

• Teachable spirit
• Listening skills
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills
• Adaptability
• Dependence on God
• Team player
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Competent in word processing, spreadsheets, and email
• Ability to collaborate on a cross-cultural team.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2025.