Vacancy title:
Rabai Mother Tongue Translator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Media, Communications & Writing, Education, Social Services & Nonprofit, Art, Fashion & Design]

Jobs at:
Bible Translation and Literacy EA (BTL)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 20 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Bible Translation & Literacy is a Christian organization that was established in 1981 to facilitate Bible translation and sustainable Literacy and language development programmes among small language groups in Kenya and beyond. These language groups are isolated by harsh climate and rough terrain; many of them are limited in the areas of education and...

Background

Bible Translation & Literacy is a Christian organization established in 1981. Its mission is to facilitate Bible translation and sustainable Literacy and language development programs for small language groups in Kenya and beyond. These communities are often isolated due to challenging climates and terrain, with limited access to education.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Bible translation, sustainable Literacy, and language development programs. Orally communicate narratives clearly, adapting and internalizing them. Work under minimal supervision to meet strict project deadlines. Collaborate with team members effectively.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Minimum of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

Language Proficiency: Native speaker of the Rabai language with a good command of Swahili and English.

Core Skills: Exceptional storytelling abilities with a proven capacity to internalize, adapt, and orally communicate narratives clearly.

Personal Attributes: High level of honesty, integrity, and spiritual maturity, enjoying strong respect within the local community.

Work Ethic: Proactive self-starter capable of working under minimal supervision while consistently meeting strict project deadlines.

Interpersonal Skills: A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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Method of Application

Applications with a detailed CV, copies of certificates, and three referees (Professional, Social and Church), Office and mobile telephone contacts for both the applicant and referees should be mailed under the subject Ilchamus Bible Translator to be received by Friday, 20th November 2026.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

BIBLE TRANSLATION AND LITERACY E.A

P.O. Box 44456 – 00100 Nairobi

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