Job Title
Translation AdvisorLocation
TanzaniaPosition Type
MemberJob Description
Participates in a Translation team, bringing to the team expertise in Biblical Exegesis and (normally) Biblical languages. Gains experience in a host language and culture.Advertising Statement:
Does your heart leap at the thought of helping people accessing the Word of God in their language? Have you been called and gifted in management, training, and translation? Would you thrive working within a diverse multi-cultural team?
Consider joining our team as a translation advisor in Tanzania.
Position Responsibilities:
Participates in a Translation team, bringing to the team expertise in Biblical Exegesis and (normally) Biblical languages, involved in: - Helping the team prepare text for translation (explaining nuances of meaning, implications from Biblical Background, etc.) - Working with back translation to help verify the accuracy of the translation - Helping in the revision process by raising questions and supplying exegetical insight. Gains experience in the host language and culture.
KSA Competency:
Education and Experience:
BA or higher degree in Bible and/or Exegesis helpful or equal experience
Good understanding of Language and Culture Acquisition, Translation Principles and Cultural Anthropology
Basic understanding of Sociolinguistics, Syntax, Discourse Studies, Scripture Use
Expertise in Biblical Exegesis
Knowledge of Greek and/or Hebrew
Previous multicultural experience helpful
Weekly Hours
40Skills Required
- BA or higher degree in Bible and/or Exegesis, or equivalent experience
- Good understanding of language and culture acquisition
- Good understanding of translation principles
- Good understanding of cultural anthropology
- Basic understanding of sociolinguistics
- Basic understanding of syntax
- Basic understanding of discourse studies
- Basic understanding of Scripture use
- Expertise in Biblical exegesis
- Knowledge of Greek and/or Hebrew
- Previous multicultural experience
What We Do
An interdenominational, nonsectarian, 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt, nonprofit mission organization focused on Bible translation, serving as a catalyst in this movement.
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