Bible Society of Nigeria Recruits Translation Consultant

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) is a member of a global fellowship of Non-Denominational Christian Organization whose primary mission involves translation of the Holy Scriptures into languages people can easily read and understand as well as publishing and distribution of same at affordable prices. She also organizes programmes to encourage interaction with the scripture and raises funds for her activities.

Job Title: Translation Consultant (2)

The Position:
The position reports to the Assistant General Secretary - Publishing, The job holder ensures that translation under his/her supervision meets very strict exegetical accuracy in relationship to the Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek original texts, He also ensures its clarity and naturalness. The job holder heads the technical aspect of language translation projects. He also plays an important role in identifying the training needs of Translators,
 
Responsibilities

• Ensuring high quality of translation work according to the United Bible Societies standard.
• Motivating literacy programmes in any language of interest to the BSN
• Conducting research into development in linguistics, biblical languages and translation theory.
• Preparing helps for translators ,readers and other audiences
• Developing project schedules and ensuring timeliness in completion of new translation projects.
• Developing training materials, organizing training for Translators and monitoring translated work with the language speakers to determine when review should be done.

Personnel Specifications

• A doctorate degree in either Linguistics or Biblical Studies. If the Doctorate degree is in linguistics, s/he should have a good knowledge of biblical languages. If the Doctorate degree is in Biblical Studies, s/he should have a good knowledge of linguistics.
• Those on Doctoral Thesis may be considered.
• Leadership, high interpersonal relationship, communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of sociology and anthropology is important.
• Flair for local and international travels.
• 7 years of translation experience with 3 years at senior level of project management and team-building will be added advantages.

Benefits

• This position is pensionable.
• The salary is between N3m and N4.5m per annum with a furnished accommodation.

General Requisites
Applicants must be practicing and committed Christians with good testimonies of turning point experiences and willing to learn.

Application Deadline
3rd February, 2011

Method of Application
Interested persons who possess the above-stated qualifications should forward application letter,  CV and copies of credentials to the address below or apply through e-mail

The General Secretary/CEO
The Bible Society of Nigeria
18 Wharf Road, P.O. Box 68
Apapa, Lagos
Email: [email protected]
www.biblesociety-nigeria.org