Language Development Assistant
BTL, a Christian
faith-based organization involved in language development, Bible translation,
literacy, and community development among small language groups in Kenya, is
seeking to recruit highly motivated, born-again Christians of good Christian
standing, demonstrated spiritual maturity, integrity, and a calling to serve,
to carry out sociolinguistic surveys and language development in the following
languages: Keiyo, Ndia, Tigania, Igembe, Kauma,
Ribe, Kambe, Jibana, Rabai and Gicugu. The candidates
should possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, strong
analytical skills, be proactive, and have the ability to work with minimal
supervision.
Responsibilities
- Work
closely with the Linguistic Coordinator to develop the respective
- Mobilize
the community and create awareness about the work of Bible translation and
language
- The
Language Development Assistant will work closely with the respective
church and community leaders and other relevant stakeholders in the
language development
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
How to Apply
Reference your
applications with your preferred language (e.g., Keiyo Language
Assistant), along with a detailed CV, copies of your certifications, three
references (professional, social, and religious), as well as your mobile phone
number (s) and those of your references by Wednesday,
April 5, 2023.
HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGER BIBLE TRANSLATION AND LITERACY, P.O Box 44456 – 00100
Nairobi
Email : careers@btlkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted
Looking for a job? Download the Kenyan Jobs app from Google Playstore and get the latest jobs and vacancies available in Kenya, go HERE>>>
