Digital India Corporation / Bhashini is currently inviting applications for the following position purely on a Consolidated / Contract basis

The last day for submission of applications would be 09-12-2024.

Position Title: Konkani Language Expert

Qualifications:

1. Proficiency in Konkani language, including excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
2. Degree / Diploma in Konkani language, linguistics, literature, or a related field preferred. Master’s & PhD degree holders will be given preference.
3. Proven experience of 2-5 years as a Konkani translator, interpreter, or content creator.

4. Strong attention to detail and deep understanding of Konkani grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.

5. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
and meet deadlines.
6. Cultural sensitivity and awareness of Konkani language and culture and customs & traditions.
7. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
8. Proficiency with translation and transcription tools and software is a plus.
9. Previous experience in a similar role or in a multicultural environment is preferred.
10. Flexibility and adaptability to work on various types of projects and tasks as needed.

Responsibilities:
1. Translation:
 Translate documents, articles, audio, and video content from Konkani to other languages and vice versa.
 Ensure translations maintain the original meaning, tone, and context.
2. Transcription:
 Transcribe audio and video recordings from Konkani into text format,
 Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in transcribed content.
3. Interpretation:
 Provide interpretation services for meetings, conferences, and events where Konkani-speaking individuals are involved
 Facilitate smooth communication between Konkani speakers and others.
4. Content Creation:
 Create original written content in Konkani for various purposes such as articles, social media posts, and marketing materials.
 Ensure content is engaging, accurate, and culturally appropriate.
5. Linguistic Analysis:
 Conduct linguistic analysis of Konkani texts, identifying and documenting grammatical structures, vocabulary usage, and stylistic elements.
 Provide feedback on language usage, grammar, and style
6. Quality Assurance:
 Review translated & transcribed materials, adherence to consistency & accuracy.
 Ensure all translated and created content meets linguistic quality standards.
 Review and proofread materials before final delivery.
7. Collaboration:
 Collaborate with team members, translators, and content creators to achieve and
deliver high-quality results.
 Work closely with cross-functional teams including writers, designers, and project managers.
 Collaborate on projects to deliver high-quality, culturally relevant content.
8. Cultural Sensitivity:
 Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness when working with Konkani language and content,
 Sentient to understanding and respecting cultural nuances and differences.
9. Research:
 Stay updated on current events and developments in Konkani language, literature, and culture to inform translation and content creation efforts.
 Stay updated on Konkani language trends, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary.
 Conduct research on specific topics to enhance translation and content creation
10. Training and Support:
 Provide guidance and support to colleagues and collaborators on Konkani
language usage, grammar, and cultural aspects as needed.
11. Hands- On Experience
 Candidates with 2-5 years practical, hands-on experience in aforementioned areas will be prioritized. Please specify the areas where you have already gained practical experience or actively participated.
 This may include projects you may have led, tasks you have completed, or roles you have held within these domains.
12. Proficiency in Computer Skills:
 Proficient in MS Office with having knowledge of typing.
 Familiarity with a variety of tools commonly used in aforementioned areas.
 Awareness of Unicode fonts & digital content creation.

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About Bhashini

The Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD), an Independent Business
Division under Digital India Corporation (DIC). The DIBD is managing and executing the activities of
“National Language Translation Mission”: Bhashini. Bhashini has been developed as a platform where
various components have been integrated to bring stakeholders together. Bhashini works with some of
the premier academic institutes, including IITs and IIITs) in India. These institutes are developing state
of the art language AI models for various Indian languages. Bhashini platform already hosts 300+ AI
based language models in various technologies.