Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 16 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Company Overview:
IRED-Global, a leading research consultancy and training organization, is renowned for its commitment to delivering robust, sustainable, and internationally competitive social science research. We strive for excellence in every project, focusing on meaningful community integration and impactful policy-influencing results. Our work environment is dynamic, fostering innovation, and intellectual growth, and we are currently seeking six meticulous Transcribers for a Study on Labor Trafficking.

Job Description:
As a Transcriber at IRED-Global, you will play a crucial role in our data analysis process, transforming various audio content into high-quality written formats. Your work will directly contribute to our comprehensive research study and influence data-driven policy changes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Accurately transcribe audio recordings from interviews, discussions, and other research activities into written documents.
• Verify the integrity of the original audio content, ensuring all transcriptions are an exact representation with correct grammar and punctuation.
• Collaborate with the research team to clarify any ambiguous dialogue or unclear audio segments.
• Manage a secure database of audio files and transcriptions, ensuring strict confidentiality and adherence to the company’s data privacy protocols.
• Meet strict deadlines to ensure the smooth progression of research analysis and reporting phases.
• Occasionally assist in editing and preparing transcripts for publication or presentation.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Communication, Journalism, or a related field. Candidates with a strong language background without a degree may be considered.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in professional transcription or a similar role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and familiar with transcription software and equipment.
• Excellent command of English language and grammar.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and manage time efficiently.
• Strong typing skills (speed and accuracy).

Desirable:
• Previous experience in academic or research transcription.
• Excellent command of Lozi, Nyanja or Tonga
• Knowledge of labour trafficking in Southern Africa.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume detailing relevant experience, along with a cover letter explaining why they are the best fit for this role, and two professional references. Candidates may be subjected to skills and background checks.

Please send your applications to director@iredglobal.org  with the subject line “Transcriber Position Application.”

Application Deadline: 20th October 2023


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