Linguist Talent Pool (Albanian, Hindi, Kurdish (Sorani), Punjabi and Urdu)

Moonshot believes that marginalised people in society — including people of colour, minority ethnic, people from working class backgrounds, women, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ people — must be centred in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.About the role:Moonshot is building a pool of skilled linguist consultants to support our expanding portfolio of research projects. We are specifically seeking professionals with native or near-native proficiency in Albanian, Hindi, Kurdish (Sorani), Punjabi and Urdu combined with excellent English language skills. In this role, you will contribute your linguistic expertise to critical research initiatives focused on countering violent extremism, organised crime, gender-based violence, disinformation and other online harms.Your responsibilities will include:Identification, collection and analysis of information from a range of data sources, including social media, various online spaces and other data sources covered by our in-house tools.Providing accurate translation and cultural context for content in your specialist language(s).Drafting reports to a high standard, delivering valuable findings in a concise and robust manner.Working to demanding reporting schedules to meet project deadlines.Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure linguistic and cultural nuances are accurately reflected in research outputs.RequirementsEssential: Native or near-native proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Albanian, Hindi, Kurdish (Sorani), Punjabi and Urdu.Excellent command of English (written and spoken) for report writing and team collaboration.Ability to scan large volumes of data and identify the most valuable pieces of information.Relevant professional or research experience.Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle patterns in linguistic content.Excellent team working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and respond flexibly to challenges.Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Experience in translation, research, or analysis work.We require and will check on candidates' eligibility to work in the UK.Desirable: Proficiency in multiple languages from our priority list.Strong understanding or previous experience working on violent extremism, organised crime, gender-based violence, disinformation or related online harms.Willingness to be on-call and work outside regular working hours if needed.BenefitsAs a consultant, you will have:Flexible working arrangements.Opportunity to work on diverse, impactful projects.Competitive consultancy rates.Remote working options available from the UK.

Moonshot believes that marginalised people in society — including people of colour, minority ethnic, people from working class backgrounds, women, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ people — must be centred in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.

About the role:

Moonshot is building a pool of skilled linguist consultants to support our expanding portfolio of research projects. We are specifically seeking professionals with native or near-native proficiency in Albanian, Hindi, Kurdish (Sorani), Punjabi and Urdu combined with excellent English language skills.

In this role, you will contribute your linguistic expertise to critical research initiatives focused on countering violent extremism, organised crime, gender-based violence, disinformation and other online harms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identification, collection and analysis of information from a range of data sources, including social media, various online spaces and other data sources covered by our in-house tools.
• Providing accurate translation and cultural context for content in your specialist language(s).
• Drafting reports to a high standard, delivering valuable findings in a concise and robust manner.
• Working to demanding reporting schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure linguistic and cultural nuances are accurately reflected in research outputs.

Requirements

Essential:

• Native or near-native proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Albanian, Hindi, Kurdish (Sorani), Punjabi and Urdu.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) for report writing and team collaboration.
• Ability to scan large volumes of data and identify the most valuable pieces of information.
• Relevant professional or research experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle patterns in linguistic content.
• Excellent team working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and respond flexibly to challenges.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in translation, research, or analysis work.
• We require and will check on candidates' eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in multiple languages from our priority list.
• Strong understanding or previous experience working on violent extremism, organised crime, gender-based violence, disinformation or related online harms.
• Willingness to be on-call and work outside regular working hours if needed.

Benefits

As a consultant, you will have:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, impactful projects.
• Competitive consultancy rates.
• Remote working options available from the UK.

About Moonshot:Moonshot is a social impact business dedicated to disrupting and reducing online harms across the globe. We currently operate in more than 28 countries across different forms of targeted violence and other public safety issues. We use data-proven techniques to ensure our clients respond effectively, and our work ranges from targeted intervention programs, threat monitoring, software development, and digital capacity building.We do this through: Finding new ways to reach individuals at risk of involvement in the milieu that promotes targeted violence or might be at risk of mobilizing to violence themselves. Collaborating with partners and working for clients including governments, NGOs, and private sector organizations from across the globe. Building a multifaceted team with a diversity of backgrounds, both professional and academic, including international development, law enforcement, communications, psychology, data science and software engineering. Investing in the research and development of new technologies and methodologies to counter violence and other public safety issues. Working at Moonshot:We’re growing quickly, have big ambitions, and high expectations of our staff. Our dedication to finding effective responses and leading innovation means that our work environment is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. We match this by offering our staff access to a range of learning and development options, scope to advance personal subject-matter expertise, and opportunities for career progression.Our staff say they value: Our shared sense of purpose: working as a team to find new solutions to global challenges. Personal development opportunities: a chance to learn new things and get even better at what you already do. Our ideas-driven culture: opportunities to work with creativity and autonomy whatever your position in our organisation. The diversity of thought: working with staff from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. Open and collaborative working: being part of a team who support each other to achieve great results.

About Moonshot:

Moonshot is a social impact business dedicated to disrupting and reducing online harms across the globe. We currently operate in more than 28 countries across different forms of targeted violence and other public safety issues. We use data-proven techniques to ensure our clients respond effectively, and our work ranges from targeted intervention programs, threat monitoring, software development, and digital capacity building.

We do this through:

• Finding new ways to reach individuals at risk of involvement in the milieu that promotes targeted violence or might be at risk of mobilizing to violence themselves.
• Collaborating with partners and working for clients including governments, NGOs, and private sector organizations from across the globe.
• Building a multifaceted team with a diversity of backgrounds, both professional and academic, including international development, law enforcement, communications, psychology, data science and software engineering.
• Investing in the research and development of new technologies and methodologies to counter violence and other public safety issues.

Working at Moonshot:

We’re growing quickly, have big ambitions, and high expectations of our staff. Our dedication to finding effective responses and leading innovation means that our work environment is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. We match this by offering our staff access to a range of learning and development options, scope to advance personal subject-matter expertise, and opportunities for career progression.

Our staff say they value:

• Our shared sense of purpose: working as a team to find new solutions to global challenges.
• Personal development opportunities: a chance to learn new things and get even better at what you already do.
• Our ideas-driven culture: opportunities to work with creativity and autonomy whatever your position in our organisation.
• The diversity of thought: working with staff from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds.
• Open and collaborative working: being part of a team who support each other to achieve great results.