**By applying to this evergreen Translation Consultant role, you will be put in an applicant pool to be selected when the need for Translation Consultants arises. Please specify in your application your areas of preference: Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, and North America.**

**THIS IS A SUPPORTED ROLE**. THIS MEANS THAT THE APPLICANT WOULD NOT RECEIVE A SALARY FROM SEED COMPANY. THE APPLICANT WOULD NEED TO BE ABLE TO RAISE INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS OR OTHER PLATFORM.

JOB
TITLE: TRANSLATION CONSULTANT

DEPARTMENT: BIBLE TRANSLATION

REPORTS TO: TRANSLATION CONSULTANT TEAM LEADER

LOCATION: ARLINGTON OR REMOTE

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The Seed Company is a Vision 2025 organization committed to Bible translation through national translators in creative partnerships. The Seed Company seeks to work where it is evident that God is working and where the uniqueness of its vision makes it most feasible for The Seed Company to be involved.

VISION:
God’s Word transforming lives in every language in this generation.

MISSION:
To accelerate Scripture translation and impact for people without God’s Word through Great Commission partnerships.

VALUES:
Honoring God in all we do, valuing individuals and relationships, partnering effectively, encouraging creativity and innovation, and managing for quality results.

SCOPE:
Perform functions to train and mentor individuals in assigned area to become translators and translate Scripture into text manuscripts; check manuscripts for accuracy, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Travel to locations where translation is in progress, as assigned and participate in or lead workshops to provide training in a wide range of skills including language analysis, exegetical and translation skills, at introductory to advanced level as needed.
• Prepare teaching materials, audio/visual aids, pictorial materials related to developing the writing system of a language’s writing system and other aspects of translation.
• Work with teams to check translations verse-by-verse for exegetical accuracy and communication effectiveness, and assist the team in achieving and maintaining a high quality of translation.
• Act as a sounding-board for the discussion of exegetical and translation problems, inform the team of relevant sources of help and make suggestions for alternative solutions.
• Provide guidance in the necessary procedures used in checking translations for consistency and in preparing manuscripts for publication.
• Work with local leaders and other partners to plan translation programs, determine the translation and production goals to include in program.
• Work with other partners to plan for the use of the materials being prepared; be involved in “Scripture engagement” activities where appropriate.
• Assist in developing reference materials and other translation helps, in English or in other languages of wider communication.
• Review translations often using “back-translation” tools to verify the accuracy and communication effectiveness of translations and to coach translator
• Mentor and train Translation Consultants-in-training in program development, resource materials, development, and other skills.
• Write reviews, research papers, and reports for review by linguists and others with interest in participating in translation training.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups as directed and maintain required level of knowledge pertaining to operating procedures, requirements, processes and policies.
• Lead and or participate in projects or task force groups which focus on issues having organization wide impact.
• Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - NA

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional or home office environment except when traveling. When traveling, conditions may be rugged (limited access to internet, mosquito nets, etc).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to carry up to 30 pounds
• Able to go places where there is limited medical assistance
• Able to go to malaria areas
• Able to function in environment with limited environmental controls (AC)
• Able to travel 4+ hours in vehicles on rough terrain

TRAVEL:

Able to travel both domestically and internationally up to 12 weeks per year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God honoring lifestyle;
• Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group;
• Championing Seed Company’s vision, mission, and values;
• Requires an MA or higher degree in at least one relevant field, e.g., Linguistics, Biblical languages, and exegesis, or cross cultural studies.
• Requires five to seven years’ experience in exegetical analysis, translation, cross-cultural orientation, and familiarity with languages of assigned locale;
• Requires intimate knowledge of the Bible.
• Able to hold a passport or visit necessary countries