Certification for African Language Professionals
Africa’s linguistic diversity is one of its greatest assets — and professional language services require skilled, qualified practitioners who understand the linguistic and cultural contexts they work within.
Our latest blog explores certification for African language professionals, why professional certification matters, and how it can contribute to quality, credibility, and greater recognition within the language industry.
Why Africa’s Interpreters Need Accreditation, Not Just Training
Why Africa’s Interpreters Need Accreditation, Not Just Training Last week, after a multilingual conference at Movenpick Hotel in Ghana, I spoke with one of the interpreters. She had spent days studying the agenda, building glossaries and coordinating with her booth partner, then interpreted two full days of speeches and panels under sustained cognitive pressure. Her […]
Video Content & Multimedia Associate
The Nonprofit School of Wealth (SoW) exists to document, teach, and amplify the story of African philanthropy: the givers, the systems they build, and the wealth they mobilize for good. We are looking for a video editor and content creator who can help us capture that story on camera and shape it for the screen.
This is not a purely remote editing job. You will work behind a laptop most weeks, but you will also be in the room: at donor convenings, philanthropic forums, and interviews with African philanthropists across different sectors and backgrounds. You need to be as comfortable holding a camera at an event as you are inside an editing timeline.
Call For Consultants – Kabod Group
At Kabod Group, we are committed to building a diverse and dynamic talent network with experience in the humanitarian and development sector. While not all roles listed are currently active or full-time, we maintain an ongoing interest in connecting with experienced consultants
Bid & Proposals Lead
About Kabod Group Kabod Group is a leading African-based firm dedicated to redefining the development landscape through Research, Evaluation, and Learning (REL). We pride ourselves on our strategic partnerships with institutions such as WACSI, Comic Relief, and the FCDO, working on transformative initiatives like the “Shifting the Power” (StP) programme. Our work focuses on empowering […]
Data Visualization Fellow – (3 months — pro-bono)
Join Kabod Group — Volunteer Vacancies (3-Month Pro-Bono) Application deadline: 10th December 2025Duration: 3 months (pro-bono) — Remote or in-person (East Legon, Accra) We are recruiting motivated volunteers to join Kabod Group’s Kabod Young Professionals Program (IVP). These short, high-impact placements are ideal for final-year students or early-career professionals who want hands-on experience in data […]
Communication & Knowledge Management Officer -(3 months — pro-bono)
Join Kabod Group — Volunteer Vacancies (3-Month Pro-Bono) Communication & Knowledge Management Officer pro-bono fellowships are open for immediate recruitment: Application deadline: 10th December 2025Duration: 3 months (pro-bono) — Remote or in-person (East Legon, Accra) We are recruiting motivated volunteers to join Kabod Group’s Kabod Young Professionals Program (IVP). These short, high-impact placements are ideal […]
7 Top Marketplaces for African Translators and Interpreters in 2025
Global communication in 2025 demands more than just speed—it requires accuracy, cultural fluency, and access to skilled translators across languages and industries. For African language professionals, finding the right platform to showcase their expertise and connect with clients is crucial. While global freelance translation websites like Upwork and Fiverr offer broad reach, specialized platforms focusing on African languages provide unique advantages.
How Awarri innovatively overcame existing challenges when building Nigeria’s first large language model?
Interview conducted by Christian Elongue, CEO of Afrolinguals, KLS and Co-founder of Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA) Thank you for making time to answer these key questions for our upcoming issue on Language Technologies in Africa. Kindly include examples and details as much as possible. Responses by Aizehi Itua, VP, Marketing & Communications, […]
3 insights of this report for the Language Industry in Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana – September 25, 2025 – The future of Ghana’s economy was the center of discussion this week, and the African language industry had a front-row seat. At the launch of the World Bank’s major new report, “Transforming Ghana in a Generation,” Kabod Localization Services (KLS) was there to ensure that language professionals are part of the conversation.