Nuer Scholars (Volunteers)

Nuer Language Research Volunteers – Dictionary Project (20 Positions)

Organisation: Nuer Dictionary Project
Location: Remote – Worldwide
Project Coordination: United Kingdom
Job Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)
Project Duration: 3–6 Years
Vacancies: 20

Job Description

The Nuer Dictionary Project is recruiting 20 qualified Nuer-speaking volunteers worldwide to support the development of a comprehensive monolingual Nuer dictionary.

The project aims to document approximately 700,000 lexical entries, with definitions, grammatical explanations and usage examples written exclusively in Thok Naath.

This long-term linguistic research initiative will be coordinated and monitored from the United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, document and define Nuer vocabulary.

• Prepare accurate dictionary entries entirely in Thok Naath.

• Analyse Nuer grammar, dialects and traditional terminology.

• Review, edit and verify linguistic content.

• Collaborate remotely with fellow researchers and editors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken Thok Naath.

• Strong knowledge of Nuer grammar, spelling and vocabulary.

• Demonstrated ability to write Nuer at an academic standard.

• Relevant experience in teaching, language research, writing or editing is desirable.

• Ability to work independently and contribute to a long-term research project.

Former and serving Thok Naath teachers are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive priority consideration based on relevant experience.

Application Requirements Applicants must submit:

1. A brief CV or professional background.

2. Details of Nuer language teaching, writing or research experience.

3. Five original Nuer dictionary entries, each containing a Nuer word, its definition and an example sentence, all written entirely in Thok Naath.

4. Country of residence and estimated weekly availability.

Selection Process

Applications will be assessed based on Nuer language proficiency, research experience, quality of written submissions and availability. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an online assessment.

How to Apply

Submit your application and writing sample through the Nileeds recruitment platform.

Important: This is an unpaid, remote volunteer opportunity intended to support a long-term linguistic and cultural preservation initiative.