Native Language Annotators & Transcribers (Wolof, Pulaar, Serer)

Digital Divide Data ( Africa)

  • Mali
  • CDI
  • Temps-plein
  • À l'instant
Position: Native Language Annotators & Transcribers (Wolof, Pulaar, Serer)Location: RemoteEngagement Type: Contract / Project-BasedProject OverviewWe are recruiting native speakers of Wolof, Pulaar, and Serer to support a high-priority audio transcription and annotation project. This initiative involves processing approximately 600 hours of audio content using a structured double-blind methodology to ensure maximum accuracy and consistency.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a large-scale language technology project while working remotely with flexible scheduling.Key ResponsibilitiesPhase 1: Transcription & Validation
  • Independently transcribe audio files in your native language
  • Compare and validate parallel transcripts to produce a final “ground truth” version
  • Accurately capture linguistic nuances, dialects, and context
Phase 2: Annotation & Review
  • Perform entity tagging based on detailed client guidelines
  • Conduct speaker diarization (identify and label different speakers)
  • Complete full internal reviews to ensure quality before final QA
Requirements
  • Native fluency in Wolof, Pulaar, or Serer (written and spoken)
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to follow structured linguistic and annotation guidelines
  • Comfortable using online transcription and annotation tools
  • Ability to maintain consistent quality across multiple work batches
What We Offer
  • Fully remote, flexible work environment
  • Project-based engagement with scalable workload
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience and output quality
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful, large-scale language data development
How to ApplyPlease apply with:
  • Your language(s) of native proficiency (Wolof, Pulaar, or Serer)
  • Relevant experience in transcription, translation, or annotation (if available)
  • Availability (hours per week)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

Digital Divide Data ( Africa)