Linguist Talent Pool

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Contribute linguistic expertise to critical research initiatives combating violent extremism and online harms while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Moonshot believes that marginalised people in society — including people of colour, minority ethnic,  people from working class backgrounds, women, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ people — must be centred in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.

About the role:

Moonshot is building a pool of skilled linguist consultants to support our expanding portfolio of research projects. We are specifically seeking professionals with native or near-native proficiency in Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, French, Farsi/Dari, Kurdish, Mandarin, Oromo, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Tigrigna, Turkish, Urdu, Ukrainian, Vietnamese combined with excellent English language skills. 

In this role, you will contribute your linguistic expertise to critical research initiatives focused on countering violent extremism, organised crime, gender-based violence, disinformation and other online harms.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Identification, collection and analysis of information from a range of data sources, including social media, various online spaces and other data sources covered by our in-house tools
  • Providing accurate translation and cultural context for content in your specialist language(s)
  • Drafting reports to a high standard, delivering valuable findings in a concise and robust manner
  • Working to demanding reporting schedules to meet project deadlines
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure linguistic and cultural nuances are accurately reflected in research outputs

Requirements

Essential: 

  • Native or near-native proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, French, Farsi/Dari, Kurdish, Mandarin, Oromo, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Tigrigna, Turkish, Urdu, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • Excellent command of English (written and spoken) for report writing and team collaboration
  • Ability to scan large volumes of data and identify the most valuable pieces of information
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle patterns in linguistic content
  • Excellent team working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and respond flexibly to challenges
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience in translation, research, or analysis work

Desirable: 

  • Proficiency in multiple languages from our priority list
  • Strong understanding or previous experience working on violent extremism, organised crime, gender-based violence, disinformation or related online harms
  • Willingness to be on-call and work outside regular working hours if needed

Benefits

As a consultant, you will have:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity to work on diverse, impactful projects
  • Competitive consultancy rates
  • Remote working options available

Application Process:

To apply for this role please submit your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should not exceed 1.5 pages and must answer the following questions:

  • Why do you want to work with Moonshot?
  • How do you meet the requirements of this consultancy role?
  • Which language(s) do you offer, and what is your level of proficiency?

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible working arrangements
  • Remote-Friendly: Remote working options available

About Moonshot:Moonshot is a social enterprise which specialises in disrupting and reducing online harms across the globe. We currently operate in more than 28 countries across different forms of violent extremism, disinformation, and other public safety issues, such as gender-based violence. We use data-proven techniques to ensure our clients respond effectively, and our work ranges from targeted intervention programmes, software development and digital capacity building, to leading global counter-messaging campaigns, and monitoring and evaluation. We do this through: Finding new ways to reach individuals at risk of involvement in violent extremism and other forms of violence. Working across different violent extremist ideologies and public safety issues. Collaborating with partners and working for clients including governments, NGOs and private sector organisations from across the globe. Building a multifaceted team with a diversity of backgrounds, both professional and academic, including international development, policing, communications, psychology, data science and software engineering. Investing in the research and development of new technologies and methodologies to counter extremism, misinformation, and other public safety issues. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.Working at Moonshot:We’re growing quickly, have big ambitions, and high expectations of our staff. Our dedication to finding effective responses and leading innovation means that our work environment is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. We match this by offering our staff access to a range of learning and development options, scope to advance personal subject-matter expertise, and opportunities for career progression.Our staff say they value: Our shared sense of purpose: working as a team to find new solutions to global challenges. Personal development opportunities: a chance to learn new things and get even better at what you already do. Our ideas-driven culture: opportunities to work with creativity and autonomy whatever your position in our organisation. The diversity of thought: working with staff from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. Open and collaborative working: being part of a team who support each other to achieve great results. InclusivityMoonshot values the diversity of our team, and is committed to ensuring our workplace is inclusive. We are determined to ensure that our applicants and employees receive no less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. We recognise that our staff have different requirements based on their circumstances, and we are committed to providing a workplace that caters for these, including flexible working time to allow for caring responsibilities and remote working arrangements and work space adjustments to accommodate people with disabilities and other health conditions.

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