Amharic speakers/translators needed!

[Amharic_spks_wanted]

Second Language Testing, Inc. is looking for language professionals with Level 3 proficiency in Amharic (preferably, a native speaker of Amharic)
with strong English writing skills (ILR level 3/ACTFL Superior), who are computer literate and have access to a high-speed Internet connection,
for a contractual opportunity.
The work involves locating, transcribing and translating into English of short Amharic audio files (between 30-120 seconds) on various topics.
These passages will be used to assess the proficiency of speakers of the target language who wish to work for US Government agencies.

Additional desired qualities include:

• Professional experience in linguistics, literature or translation

• Target language teaching experience

Successful applicants will undergo a paid training (web-access). Work includes monthly assignments and will be completed remotely.
Compensation is provided for training and collection of passages, based on the number of passages submitted and accepted.
This work will continue through April, 2012.

If this sounds like an attractive opportunity to you, please respond to SCook@2lti.com with your email address and I will get in touch with you. Serious inquires only, please.