Vacant job

Please note that we seek a native speaker of one of the varieties of Arabic spoken in Saudi Arabia. The job entails

· carrying out and recording interviews for dialect analysis,

· listening to recorded speech and using a specific template to report the details of the dialect spoken.

The work will be carried out remotely via audio link.

Verified AB is one of the largest companies in Europe to provide language analysis. Our clients are primarily authorities concerned with asylum matters. The analyses support the authorities in determining the background of asylum seekers. In each case, a language analyst with a specific linguistic and areal competence is involved. The native speaker analysts work together with Verified’s linguists.

To work as a language analyst for Darfur Arabic, you should

- Speak the Najdi or Hijazi dialect of Arabic.

- have in-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabia (born and raised/long-term residence) and be well acquainted with its social, cultural and political situation.

- be familiar with dialectal variation in Arabic as spoken in Saudi Arabia and nearby dialects.

- maintain close contacts with the Arabic speaking community in Saudi Arabia and be aware of current developments.

- be able to express yourself clearly and correctly in English (or Swedish).

- have good computer skills.

We value punctuality, orderliness and dependability among our analysts.

There are presently rather few requests for analysis of Darfur Arabic, and work will be assigned on a case-by-case basis. This job is suitable on the sideline for a language enthusiast.

Please write your application in English and include a curriculum vitae (CV). Make sure that the CV shows your educational background and employment history. Please submit your application at jobb@verified.se

The successful applicant must submit a clean criminal record prior to employment.

Open to all We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.