Amharic Language Specialist

Bringing AI capabilities to languages with unique writing systems and rich cultural contexts is vital for global equity. As an Amharic Language Specialist, you will be pivotal in creating and evaluating the foundational language data that teaches AI models to understand and generate text in Amharic, navigating the complexities of the Geˎez script and Ethiopian linguistic nuances.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate high-quality Amharic text data, including diverse sentences, dialogues, and factual content.
• Evaluate AI-generated Amharic text for grammatical accuracy, semantic coherence, and naturalness.
• Evaluate Amharic text for linguistic features, including part-of-speech tagging and named entity recognition, within the Geˎez script.
• Identify and correct errors in machine translation outputs involving Amharic.
• Provide expert feedback on the cultural appropriateness and contextual relevance of AI responses.
• Contribute to the development of Amharic-specific NLP guidelines and evaluation standards.

Ideal Qualifications

• Native fluency in Amharic and expert proficiency in reading and writing the Geˎez script.
• Deep understanding of Amharic grammar, syntax, and cultural context.
• Experience in translation, content creation, or linguistic analysis for Amharic.
• Familiarity with NLP concepts and data evaluation tools is a plus.
• Exceptional written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high data quality standards.

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediately
• Duration: Ongoing, project-based
• Commitment: Flexible, 10-20 hours/week

Empower AI with the unique beauty and complexity of Amharic!