• Application Deadline: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Linguistics Supervisor



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience



• Location Plateau




• Job Field Art / Crafts / Languages 
  
  

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​

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

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.​