Lead Instructor, Data Annotation – Somali Speaking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Somalia.

📋 Description

• Prepare and conduct live virtual lectures and hands-on demonstrations utilizing the Correlation One curriculum.

• Instruct learners on the Data Annotation core curriculum.

• Communicate effectively with learners in both English and Somali.

• Assist learners with annotation tasks, including the interpretation of guidelines, labeling, quality assurance, and error correction.

• Manage class-time question and answer sessions, oversee chat interactions, and sustain learner engagement.

• Provide practical examples of remote annotation work and the quality expectations of employers.

• Collaborate with the Correlation One operations team and Teaching Assistants.

• Participate in pre-lecture meetings and a brief weekly check-in.

• Assist in shaping learner portfolio projects.

• Contribute to the design and enhancement of lessons.

• Submit lecture plans for review at least 10 days prior to the scheduled lecture.

• Modify pacing and presentation to accommodate learners with varying starting points while ensuring timely content delivery.

• Incorporate learner feedback and relay course improvement suggestions to Correlation One.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional working proficiency in both Somali and English, both spoken and written, with the capacity to teach technical material in both languages.

• Over 5 years of professional experience in data annotation, data labeling, AI training data, data quality, or machine learning operations, including roles such as team lead, reviewer, or quality assurance specialist.

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, information systems, linguistics, or data science) or equivalent industry experience.

• Proficiency in multimodal data labeling, including text, speech and audio, images, and video.

• Expertise in interpreting, applying, and enhancing annotation guidelines.

• Proficient in evaluating dialogue and AI outputs, which includes rating and comparing AI responses and providing clear human feedback.

• Skilled in quality and process improvement, including conducting quality checks, measuring accuracy and consistency metrics, and performing root cause analysis of labeling errors.

• Knowledgeable about confidential and secure data handling practices.

• Understanding of AI fundamentals, including machine learning, generative AI, and the basics of responsible AI.

• Practical experience with annotation and labeling platforms.

• Experience in teaching or training adult learners, preferably in a remote environment and with beginners.

• Ability to simplify complex topics for better understanding.

• Proficient with Zoom, Pumble, or Slack, and familiar with online learning platforms.

• AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) or an equivalent AI certification is preferred.

• Proficiency in Arabic and familiarity with Maay as well as standard Somali is preferred.

• Familiarity with the Somali cultural context is preferred.

• Experience working in or recruiting for remote or freelance annotation and AI data roles is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully virtual/remote work arrangement.

• Flexible scheduling will be arranged around EAT program hours.

• Compensation is location-specific and takes into account location, experience, education, and skill sets.