Current Opportunity
NCLA seeks Haitian Creole language consultants to participate in a work group tasked with creating scoring protocol for listening proficiency tests. This test is being developed by the Defense Language Institute on behalf of the US government. During the four-day work session, participants will take the test and then discuss each question to determine the likelihood of the test-taker answering it correctly. This will be a research-based discussion. The work session will take place March 2 – March 6, 2026 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET (five working days) in Maryland near BWI Airport—travel/lodging expenses will be fully covered by the DLI for each participant.
Qualifications
- Advanced or professional level proficiency in the given target language (Haitian Creole)
- Professional level proficiency in English reading and listening
- Previous professional experience using Haitian Creole (e.g., research professionals, lecturers, language instructors, translators, interpreters, journalists) or using the language in context of the Department of Defense
- Having received higher education in the target language culture is a plus
- Excellent listening and writing skills in the target language and in English
- A valid U.S. work authorization is a must.
If you have recently been involved in developing or reviewing test materials for the government, you wouldn’t be eligible to participate. Please check with us before applying.
To apply
If you are interested in this consulting assignment, please email us and attach a current copy of your CV or resume. Please include in the email evidence of your recent experience in the target culture and the target language, most preferably in a professional/educational setting.
If you have recently been involved in developing or reviewing test materials for the government, you may not be eligible to participate. Please check with us before applying.
Email us to learn about the honorarium for participating in this study. All travel/lodging expenses and per diem meals are paid by NCLA.
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