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Target Language Specialists
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Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22181, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
JTG
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Language/Bilingual
Bilingual, Arabic Speaking, Interpreter
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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