Language Coordinator — Oromo Audio Data Collection

We're building a large-scale conversational audio dataset in Oromo for a global AI client. We're recruiting language coordinators to source and manage native Oromo speakers who will contribute paid recordings.

How it works: • You source a minimum of 10 native Oromo speakers. • Each speaker submits a 2-minute test recording in Oromo. We evaluate the test to confirm voice quality, that it isn't AI-generated, and that background noise is acceptable. • Speakers who pass the test phase are added to a group chat; you share the group link with us so we can coordinate. • You monitor participation and ensure each speaker completes the required audio recording hours.

What you'll do as coordinator: • Identify and onboard native Oromo speakers (aged 18 or older). • Brief each speaker on quality standards and rejection criteria. • Have each speaker sign the Speaker Consent Form (provided by us) before their first full submission. • Collect their 2-minute test recordings and forward to us for evaluation. • Add qualified speakers to a group chat and share the link with us. • Monitor ongoing participation and support your speakers through their recording hours.

Payment structure: • You earn $5 for each contributor who successfully completes the required audio recording hours. • Speakers are paid $10 per accepted audio hour directly by us — you keep 100% of the coordinator fee, and no coordinator earnings come from speaker pay. • If a speaker does not pass the test phase, no payment applies.

Requirements for speakers you refer: • Native or near-native speaker of Oromo, aged 18 or older. • Access to a smartphone or computer with a decent microphone. • Signed Speaker Consent Form. • Willing to record 2 minutes to 1 hour per session, up to a maximum of 20 hours total. • Willing to record with other speakers around 70% of the time (conversational / group recordings).

Volume target: Minimum 10 completed speakers per coordinator.

Timeline: Rolling submissions from now through Sep 14, 2026. Tranche 1 due August 4th.

What to submit for each speaker: • Signed Speaker Consent Form. • 2-minute test recording. • Speaker metadata: Speaker ID, name, age, gender, country, contact. • Group chat link once qualified speakers are added. • Confirmation that the speaker has completed the required audio hours (we cross-check against our records before paying).