African English Language Expert

$90k - $180k Contract Remote

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An African English Language Expert specializes in evaluating, analyzing, and working with African varieties of English across different regions (e.g., West African English, East African English, and Southern African English). The role focuses on linguistic accuracy, cultural context, localization, and communication quality in both written and spoken English as used across African settings.

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluate and correct African English text for grammar, clarity, and meaning
• Identify regional variations in English usage across African countries
• Translate or localize content into natural, culturally appropriate African English
• Review AI-generated text for linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance
• Annotate datasets for language models (sentiment, intent, grammar, entities)
• Assess communication tone for formal, informal, and professional contexts
• Support transcription and proofreading of African English audio/text content

Required Skills (comma separated)

Advanced English proficiency, knowledge of African English variants, grammar and syntax expertise, cultural and regional awareness, translation and localization skills, strong reading comprehension, writing and editing accuracy, attention to detail, linguistic analysis, ability to identify dialectal differences, consistency in language evaluation, critical thinking, communication skills