Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Managing Director
Industry: International Development, NGOs, edtech and translation industries
Mode: Hybrid
Location: East Legon, Accra (Ghana)
Deadline: 31st January,2025
About Us
Kabod Group (KG) is a consulting firm providing professional services in Research, Knowledge Management (KM), Talent management, eLearning and Languages (interpretation and translation from English to French, Portuguese and over 30 African languages). Our clients include nonprofits and for-profit organisations operating in Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia. We encourage you to read our capability statement to learn more about us. Kabod has:
- Co-founded the Association of Language Companies in Africa(ALCA) to increase professionalism, accelerate advocacy for excellence and application of global standards in LSPs in Africa.
- Created the network of African Language Translators and Teachers (ALATT), a centralised platform fostering learning and collaboration among over 1400 professionals in African languages. Free to join here
- Launched the Marketplace of African Language Translators & Interpreters (MATI), to ease access to gigs, jobs and consulting opportunities among language professionals. Now having 209 members and you freely join here
- hosts of the podcast on African Language Technologies and Toolswhich celebrates innovators who create practical tools to ease the use of African Languages, as creating Akan dictionary, African keyboards, API etc.
- Hosts Kabod Language Talks where several language professionals discussed trending issues in localization and language matters to produce solutions and recommendations.
Our clients include both nonprofits and for-profit organizations operating in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. We encourage you to read our capability statement to know more about our areas, services, values, and vision.
About this Role
This position requires an ambitious, proactive, and results-driven professional. People just attracted by the economic and material benefits of this position are not welcome. We are seeking purpose-driven language professionals, who really want to see African languages valued and respected across the world and are ready to work hard to make it happen one step at a time. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years’ experience managing translation or localization projects along with excellent client-facing, organizational and problem-solving skills. He/she will report to the COO and the CEO.
Responsibilities
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and coordinate implementation of annual work plan by collaborating with Kabod’s team, translators, and other freelancers.
- Collaborate with partners in the coordination of the Association of Language Companies in Africa and the organizing of the African Language Conference (AFLC) and other internal projects such as the NLP Africa Summit and the African Translators and Interpreters Awards
- Lead the planning and organization of the podcast on African language technologies and tools (ALATT) and the monthly KLS Talk with LSP companies in Africa and beyond.
- Serve as editor of the quarterly magazine on LSPs news, resources, and practices in Africa.
- Work with clients to understand their requirements, establish timelines, and cost estimates and ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
- Translation of documents from English to French or vice versa.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, translation, or a related field.
- Strong passion for African culture and languages with a desire to make a significant contribution to the growth of the language industry in Africa and globally.
- Mastery of online collaboration tools and a strong work ethic and responsibility, especially for those applying for the remote position.
- Strong project management experience. PMP Certificate appreciated.
- Enjoys teamwork and knows how to use LinkedIn, Google Alert and MS Teams.
- Attention to detail, with an ability to spot errors.
- Love working with people of diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
- Female applications are highly encouraged.
Job Benefits
- Appreciation programs and team gatherings.
- Regular travelling and networking opportunities.
- Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced leaders.
- Hybrid work options to ensure you can thrive professionally and personally.
- Access at least 60 training courses to boost professional and personal growth.
- Opportunities to develop your leadership skills through in-house events & training.
- Build connections with professionals in the international development sector and edtech
- Access to professional growth and development (library access, e-books, and training, etc.)
- Health benefits include access to coaching, devotional practices, fitness and nutritional services, crisis counsellors, and mental health assistance.
How to Apply
Please submit :
- An updated CV
- A relevant cover letter (no AI generated) and
- Letter of Recommendation
All must be sent to hr@kabodgroup.com, with a copy of owusu@kabodgroup.com. Include the Job Title « Application for Head Of Language Services” in the subject line of your email.
Any incomplete application shall automatically be dismissed. Should you not receive a response within two (2) weeks after the deadline, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing date: 31st January 2025 at 5pm GMT
Job Location: East Legon, ARS, L52 Patan Gbe Ave, Accra (Ghana)
