Akan Language Expert
$40 - $95/hourpay
Required Skills
Akan language proficiency
linguistic
editing
translating
written communication
About micro1
micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.
Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.
Job Description
Job Title: Akan Language Expert
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer's team as an Akan Language Expert, where your linguistic expertise will help advance cutting-edge AI language solutions. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing language technology, ensuring high-quality translations and robust linguistic data for AI training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate and localize content accurately between Akan and English, maintaining cultural and contextual integrity.
- Edit, proofread, and refine Akan language materials for clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy.
- Train and evaluate AI language models by providing expert linguistic insights and feedback on model outputs.
- Collaborate with AI developers, data scientists, and other language professionals to define language guidelines and best practices.
- Develop and curate Akan language datasets for natural language processing applications.
- Ensure the highest standards in written and verbal Akan communication for AI training purposes.
- Support continuous improvement of language resources and contribute to knowledge sharing within the customer's team.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Native or near-native proficiency in Akan, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated experience in translation, linguistic analysis, or language editing involving Akan.
- Exceptional written communication skills with keen attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of linguistic nuances, grammar, and cultural relevance in the Akan language.
- Ability to clearly articulate feedback, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working on language technology, AI training, or related linguistic projects is a plus.
- Independent, reliable, and able to deliver high-quality results remotely.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in computational linguistics, language technology, or related fields.
- Prior involvement in AI model training or annotation projects.
- Familiarity with modern translation and localization tools.
This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to the improvement of AI systems as an Akan language expert AI trainer, directly impacting the quality and inclusivity of emerging language technologies while working closely with a driven and diverse remote team.