Linguistics Supervisor at SIL International

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.​