Job Description
ECMA is seeking a
Temporary Afar Language Reviewer
to support the ECMA ChatBot project by reviewing Afar-language chatbot content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and cultural appropriateness.
The reviewer will focus mainly on validating existing Afar translations against ECMA-approved sources and recommending clear corrections. Basic support to system testing or UAT may be required, but it is not a primary requirement.
Duration:
Temporary assignment:
4–8 weeks
Key Responsibilities
Afar Language Review
Review Afar chatbot content, prompts, responses, FAQs, and user-facing messages for accuracy, clarity, tone, and consistency.
Validate Afar translations against ECMA-approved source materials and ensure the intended regulatory meaning is preserved.
Identify inaccurate, unclear, overly literal, or culturally inappropriate wording and recommend suitable alternatives.
Maintain consistent Afar terminology and style across chatbot channels.
Basic Testing Support
Support basic system testing or UAT activities where Afar language review is needed.
Check whether Afar chatbot responses are understandable, relevant, and aligned with approved content.
Report language-related issues clearly for correction and retesting.
Documentation and Reporting
Document translation and language-quality issues clearly, including examples and recommended corrections.
Share concise review findings and issue summaries with the project team.
Confirm that corrected Afar responses remain accurate and clear.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Native or near-native proficiency in Afar, with strong grammar, spelling, terminology, and cultural understanding.
Bachelor’s degree in Afar af language, linguistics, translation, communications, education, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
1-3 year relevant experience
Professional working proficiency in either Amharic or English to review source materials and document findings.
Previous experience reviewing Afar translations, localization outputs, public-facing content, or language-quality work.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify meaning, tone, terminology, and usability issues.
Ability to document review findings clearly and work with the project team to resolve issues.
Desirable Qualifications
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Prior experience reviewing existing translations for digital platforms, websites, apps, chatbots, or public-service content.
Experience supporting system testing, UAT, or issue tracking is an advantage but not mandatory.
Knowledge of Afar dialects and regional language variations.
Required Skills
Translation
Desired Skills
Creativity