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World Bank

Senior Operations Officer

Washington, DC · On-site

For more information, visit www.worldbank.org West and Central Africa Western and Central Africa is a vast region with diverse cultures, beliefs, languages, and lifestyles. Stretching from the ...

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ESOL Teacher

Worcester, MA · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

The African Community Education (ACE) Program is a non-profit community organization established to ... Proficiency in one or more of the following languages is a plus: French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda ...

Stefanini

Nurse

Overland Park, KS · On-site

Company Description Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 88 offices in 39 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia in 35 languages. Since 1987, Stefanini has ...

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ESOL Teacher

Worcester, MA · On-site

$25/hr

The African Community Education (ACE) Program is a non-profit community organization established to ... Proficiency in one or more of the following languages is a plus: French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda ...

Stefanini

Systems Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Company Description Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 88 offices in 39 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia in 35 languages. Since 1987, Stefanini has ...

Stefanini

Systems Administrator

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Company Description Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 88 offices in 39 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia in 35 languages. Since 1987, Stefanini has ...

Stefanini

Laboratory Technician

Chandler, AZ

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Company Description Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 88 offices in 39 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia in 35 languages. Since 1987, Stefanini has ...

Stefanini

Hardware Technician

Austin, TX

Company Description Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 88 offices in 39 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia in 35 languages. Since 1987, Stefanini has ...

Stefanini

Data Entry Specialist

Shoreview, MN · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Company Description Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 88 offices in 39 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia in 35 languages. Since 1987, Stefanini has ...

Stefanini

Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

Company Description Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 88 offices in 39 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia in 35 languages. Since 1987, Stefanini has ...

Stefanini

Java Software Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

Company Description Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 88 offices in 39 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia in 35 languages. Since 1987, Stefanini has ...

Stefanini

PC Technician

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$20 - $26.50/hr

Company Description Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 88 offices in 39 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia in 35 languages. Since 1987, Stefanini has ...

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How much do african languages jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for african languages in the United States is $29.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities of an African Languages specialist in a professional setting?

An African Languages specialist is typically responsible for translating written documents, interpreting spoken communication, and sometimes creating or editing content in various African languages. They may work closely with diverse teams, including educators, healthcare professionals, legal experts, or corporate staff, to facilitate clear communication across language barriers. The role often involves collaborating with clients to ensure culturally appropriate and accurate messaging, as well as utilizing specialized tools to support efficient translation and localization processes. Daily tasks can vary based on the industry, but attention to linguistic detail and cultural nuance is always key.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the African Languages position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an African Languages specialist role, you need fluency in one or more African languages, strong translation and interpretation skills, and a relevant degree or certification in linguistics or languages. Familiarity with translation software, language assessment tools, and content management systems is often expected. Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills in this field. Mastery of these skills ensures accurate communication, effective cross-cultural collaboration, and high-quality language services in diverse professional settings.

What is an African Languages job?

An African Languages job typically involves teaching, researching, translating, or interpreting one or more of the many languages spoken across Africa. Professionals in this field may work in academic institutions, government organizations, international agencies, or media. They help preserve and promote African languages, support language policy development, and assist in cross-cultural communication.

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Infographic showing various African Languages job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 8% Full Time, 79% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,849 per year, or $29.7 per hour.
Open-Source Researcher (Anticipated)

Open-Source Researcher (Anticipated)

Navanti Group

Arlington, VA

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

POSITION NOT YET FUNDED. NAVANTI IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FROM CANDIDATES FOR ANTICIPATED SECURITY AND STABILIZATION WORK.

Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City) or remote

Core Responsibilities:

Navanti has an anticipated requirement for an entry level open-source researcher to work with our multidisciplinary team who can use his/her knowledge of economics, politics/government, social issues, and cultural nuances across the world. The researcher should have knowledge and/or experience in one or more global regions including, but not limited to: the Americas, the Arabian Peninsula, the Caribbean, Central Asia, East Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Levant, the Maghreb, North Africa, the Pacific, South Africa, and South Asia. The researcher will gather and analyze data pertinent to the media environment, demographics, and security affairs of these various regions and will be responsible for collecting information from open sources, including regional and other non-English news outlets, social media, blogs, academic literature, local contacts, and other sources.

Responsibilities:

  • The researcher will assist in project design, implementation, and report writing for multiple analytical products
  • The researcher will assist in data collection, analysis, and quality control for various analytical focused on market research 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Detail-oriented with an ability to multitask and manage time effectively
  • Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and produce excellent work with minimal supervision
  • 1-5 years of relevant experience
  • Strong writing and editing abilities
  • Strong research skills, particularly using foreign-language media and social media sources
  • Open-source analysis experience in an academic or professional setting
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience using Power BI, PDF editor, and InDesign a plus
  • Literacy in global media landscape
  • Familiarity with the politics, culture, and history of at least one the above-mentioned regions
  • Strong understanding of conflict-affected regions/countries
  • Experience living in, studying, or working on topics related to any of the above-mentioned regions
  • Strong data management and analysis abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work closely (virtually) with primary sources across the world / maintain strong rapport with individuals across various language/cultural barriers

Language:

  • Working proficiency in one or more of the following relevant languages strongly preferred; exposure to multiple highly desired.

- Afrikaans

- Austrian

- Arabic

- Bulgarian

- Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)

- Czech

- Estonian

- Ethiopian

- Finnish

- French

- Georgian

- German

- Greek

- Hungarian

- Italian

- Japanese

- Kazakh

- Kyrgyz

- Latvian

- Lithuanian

- Polish

- Romanian

- Slovak

- Slovenian

- Spanish

- Tagalog

- Tajiki

- Turkish

- Turkmen

- Thai

- Ukrainian

- Urdu

- Uzbek

- Vietnamese

Education:

  • Minimum of a BA/BS in relevant field (Anthropology, Economics, International Affairs, Journalism, Political Science, Security Studies, Sociology)
  • MA/MS or currently pursuing preferred

 

Security Clearance:

  • None required; ability to eventually obtain minimum of SECRET clearance desired

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