Kauma Mother Tongue Translator - Bible Translation

BIBLE TRANSLATION AND LITERACY E.A
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
BTL, a Christian faith-based organization involved in Language Development, Bible Translation, Literacy, and Community Development among small language groups in Kenya and the Eastern Africa region, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated born-again Christian in good standing, with demonstrated spiritual maturity, integrity, and a calling to serve, to fill the position below.
Based at the Kauma Project Office, the translator shall be responsible for internalizing and retelling Biblical stories and narrations in the Kauma language.
He/she shall work closely with the Translation Specialists, the local Church, the local community, and other relevant stakeholders.
KAUMA MOTHER TONGUE TRANSLATORREQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

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• Education: Minimum of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
  
• Language Proficiency: Native speaker of the Kauma language with a good command of Swahili and English.
  
• Core Skills: Exceptional storytelling abilities with a proven capacity to internalize, adapt, and orally communicate narratives clearly.
  
• Personal Attributes: High level of honesty, integrity, and spiritual maturity, enjoying strong respect within the local community.
  
• Work Ethic: Proactive self-starter capable of working under minimal supervision while consistently meeting strict project deadlines.
  
• Interpersonal Skills: A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  

How to Apply
Applications with a detailed CV, copies of certificates, and three referees (Professional, Social and Church), Office and mobile telephone contacts for both the applicant and referees should be emailed under the subject Kauma Mother Tongue Translator to be received by Thursday, 19th November 2026.
Email: career.translator@btlea.org
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
BIBLE TRANSLATION AND LITERACY E.A
P.O. Box 44456 – 00100 Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted