Job Description
Responsible for managing the SIL Nigeria Linguistics Department, and monitoring and coordinating linguistic-related activities within language development and Bible translation programmes in Nigerian languages, including training, consultant development, quality control, and proper use of equipment, and finances.
Job Responsibilities:
Takes primary responsibility for managing the Linguistics Department, including:
Oversight of supervisory staff, training in linguistics, linguistics consultant development, quality control, equipment, and finances○ managing the work and supervising the personnel, considering both external requirements and internal priorities ○ anticipating, planning, assigning tasks ○ ensuring standard operating procedures are in place as needed and appropriate follow-up and accountability occur
Develops the domain budget and monitors its implementation
Anticipates and identifies needs for staff recruitment and training and makes plans to meet them
Assesses and puts processes in place to meet the unique needs of remote staff
Builds a team culture where team members help each other grow in competency and character
Proactively and intentionally connects and collaborates with the leaders of other domains within SIL Nigeria to ensure compliance with best practices in language programs
Stays abreast of developments in the fields of linguistics and Bible translation
Ensures relationships with linguists in other Nigerian organisations and other SIL Community Organisations are maintained, providing connection between them and the SIL Nigeria Linguistics Department
Ensures linguistics findings are appropriately documented and archived
Effectively communicates management expectations to staff and communicates staff perspectives, concerns, and ideas to management
Advocates for the importance of good linguistics foundations for language development and Bible translation work.
work skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes::
Teachable spirit
Listening skills
Good problem-solving and organizational skills
Adaptability
Dependence on God
Team player
Strong interpersonal skills
Competent in word processing, spreadsheets, and email
Ability to collaborate on a cross-cultural team
Education & Experience:
At least a first four year degree from a college or university, preferably in linguistics, a science, or a management field
Experience working on cross-cultural teams preferred
Experience in team management, preferably at least two years
Experience in field linguistics in Nigerian languages preferred Advanced degree in applied linguistics preferred, but those with degrees in management will be considered
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