Job Description
Job Title: Wolof Language Expert
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer’s team as a Wolof Language Expert AI Trainer, helping shape the next generation of language technologies. You will utilize your deep Wolof proficiency to provide high-quality editing, writing, and translation, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance in a fast-paced, collaborative remote environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver expert-level translation and localization of diverse content between Wolof and English.
- Edit and proofread Wolof language materials for clarity, grammar, and cultural appropriateness.
- Write original content in Wolof, adhering to project requirements and style guidelines.
- Provide linguistic feedback to improve AI language models and training datasets.
- Collaborate with project managers, linguists, and engineers to meet quality and deadlines.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews to uphold accuracy and consistency.
- Maintain clear written and verbal communication with team members to resolve linguistic queries.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Native or near-native proficiency in Wolof, with an in-depth understanding of idiomatic expressions and cultural nuances.
- Proven experience in editing, writing, and translating Wolof content.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
- Familiarity with linguistic data annotation is an advantage.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience as an AI Trainer or similar role in language technology projects.
- Background in linguistics, translation studies, or related field.
- Experience working with cross-functional international teams.