SIL is a global faith-based nonprofit that helps local language communities overcome the barriers that prevent them from flourishing with their languages. SIL’s six core areas of work include Bible Translation, training & workshops, products & technology, research, materials & publications, and advocacy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Linguistics Supervisor
Job Requisition ID: R14542
Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Responsible for supervising four to seven members of the linguistics department.
- This includes planning, monitoring, and evaluation of individual work as well as collaborating with mentors and consultants to ensure training, consultant development as applicable, and quality control.
- Commitment to growing in linguistic knowledge and skills.
- Ensures proper use of equipment and finances.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervises four to seven staff in the linguistics domain taking both external requirements and internal priorities into consideration; anticipates, plans, assigns tasks, ensures appropriate follow-up and accountability occur
- Contributes to a team culture where team members help each other grow in competency and character
- Proactively and intentionally connects and collaborates with other leaders within SIL Nigeria.
- Stays abreast of developments in the field of linguistics
- Ensures linguistics findings are appropriately documented and archived
- Effectively communicates management expectations to staff and communicates staff perspectives, concerns, and ideas to management​
Education & Experience
- At least a First four-year Degree from a college or university in Linguistics, a Science, or Management
- Experience working on cross-cultural teams preferred
- Experience in team management, preferably two years or more
- The ideal candidate will have experience in field linguistics in Nigerian languages and, preferably, an advanced degree in applied linguistics or language development.​
KSAs (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
- Teachable spirit
- Continuous learner
- Listening skills
- Adaptability
- Dependence on God
- Good problem solving and
- organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate on a
- cross-cultural team
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Competent with word processing,
- spreadsheets, and email
- Zeal for the growth of others.
Application Closing Date
12th June, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
