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Target Language Specialists

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JTG, inc.

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Part-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/11/2026

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Job Description

Target Language Specialists JTG is seeking highly qualified Target Language Specialists (TLSs) to source, transcribe, and translate authentic written and spoken materials. Languages Kanuri Arabic
  • Hassaniyya Fulani
  • dialect TBD Arabic
  • Libyan Arabic
  • Moroccan (Darija) Somali
  • Northeastern Dialect (Puntland) Amharic
  • Standard Swahili
  • Standardized (Tanzanian) Luganda Oromo
  • Ethiopian (Afaan Oromo) Location and Status Remote Independent Contractor.
Reports to Project Manager. Minimum Qualifications At least 2 years of experience in a language-related field (translation, transcription, teaching, linguistics, or corpus development) Proficiency at Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 3+ or higher in the target language (reading and listening) and ILR level 3 or higher in English Demonstrated ability to work with authentic written and/or spoken materials Experience using standard digital tools (Microsoft Office, audio playback/editing tools, online research) Preferred Qualifications Experience with transcription of audio materials Experience with searching for content in low-resource languages/dialects Strong skills in translation of written and spoken discourse Responsibilities Source and select authentic written and spoken materials in the target language Transcribe speech-derived content (audio recordings, broadcasts, interviews) Provide accurate English translations of target-language materials Review and refine translations for accuracy, consistency, and clarity Adhere to project standards, specifications, and delivery timelines Maintain clear documentation of sources and decisions Work Expectations Expected workload: approximately 10-20 hours per week Project duration: May-October 2026, with possible extensions Work is performed remotely; contractors provide their own equipment and workspace Additional Requirements Selected consultants will be required to: Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Disclose any potential conflicts of interest Follow data security and confidentiality guidelines About JTG Founded in 1995, JTG is an employee-owned company specializing in language services, training, and analytics. JTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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