Akan Language Expert

Micro1; India; Remote; INR 2,587,000 - 6,468,000; Part time

Job summary

Cashback24x7 is seeking an Akan Language Expert on a remote contractual basis to support AI language initiatives. You will provide high-quality translations, localization, and linguistic data to enhance model training and evaluation.

You will collaborate with AI engineers and linguists, curate Akan datasets, review outputs, and help define language guidelines. Native Akan proficiency and remote work discipline are essential for delivering accurate results across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Akan (written and spoken).
• Experience translating, linguistically analyzing, or editing Akan content.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of Akan grammar, culture, and context.
• Ability to clearly convey feedback to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate and localize content between Akan and English with cultural accuracy.
• Edit, proofread, and refine Akan materials for clarity and technical precision.
• Train and evaluate AI language models with linguistic insights.
• Collaborate with AI developers and data scientists to set language guidelines.
• Develop and curate Akan datasets for NLP applications.
• Ensure high-quality Akan communication for AI training data.
• Support continuous improvement of language resources and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Akan proficiency

Translation experience

Editing and proofreading

Linguistic nuance understanding

Feedback articulation

Remote work discipline

AI language tech exposure

Job description

Job Title: Akan Language Expert

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary: Join our customer's team as an Akan Language Expert, where your linguistic expertise will help advance cutting-edge AI language solutions. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing language technology, ensuring high-quality translations and robust linguistic data for AI training.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate and localize content accurately between Akan and English, maintaining cultural and contextual integrity.
• Edit, proofread, and refine Akan language materials for clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Train and evaluate AI language models by providing expert linguistic insights and feedback on model outputs.
• Collaborate with AI developers, data scientists, and other language professionals to define language guidelines and best practices.
• Develop and curate Akan language datasets for natural language processing applications.
• Ensure the highest standards in written and verbal Akan communication for AI training purposes.
• Support continuous improvement of language resources and contribute to knowledge sharing within the customer's team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Akan, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated experience in translation, linguistic analysis, or language editing involving Akan.
• Exceptional written communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of linguistic nuances, grammar, and cultural relevance in the Akan language.
• Ability to clearly articulate feedback, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working on language technology, AI training, or related linguistic projects is a plus.
• Independent, reliable, and able to deliver high-quality results remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in computational linguistics, language technology, or related fields.
• Prior involvement in AI model training or annotation projects.
• Familiarity with modern translation and localization tools.

This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to the improvement of AI systems as an Akan language expert AI trainer, directly impacting the quality and inclusivity of emerging language technologies while working closely with a driven and diverse remote team.