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Lead Instructor: Data Annotation (Somali speaking)

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Required skills

Data Annotation
Somali
English
data labeling
AI training data
data quality
machine learning operations
team lead
reviewer
quality assurance

Nice to have

AIF-C01
Arabic proficiency
Maay
Somali context
remote work
freelance annotation

Role summary

Correlation One is seeking Lead Instructors for a new, fully virtual Data Annotation training program for young people in Somalia. This role involves delivering high-quality virtual instruction in both English and Somali, teaching learners practical skills in labeling and evaluating text, audio, image, and video data for AI systems. The instructor will guide students through annotation tasks, manage the virtual classroom, and help shape portfolio projects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in data annotation or related fields, professional proficiency in Somali and English, and experience teaching adult learners, ideally in a remote setting. This is a remote position open to candidates globally, requiring availability during East Africa Time (EAT) hours.

Correlation One is the largest provider of AI and data workforce development programs globally, having trained over 500,000 professionals across 11 countries. As the largest training provider for Amazon Career Choice, and a growing partner to governments and international development organizations, Correlation One sits at the intersection of employer talent needs and scalable workforce training.

We work with Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies and leading employers to close skills gaps in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity and operations leadership. Our programs produce job-ready graduates who are prepared to contribute from day one.

About the program

We are proactively hiring Lead Instructors for the Data Annotation track of a new, fully virtual training-to-jobs program for young people in Somalia. The program prepares learners for remote and online work with employers worldwide, including data annotator, data labeler, AI data quality and AI output evaluation roles.

Learners will build practical skills in labeling and evaluating text, audio, image and video data used to train AI systems, and will finish with portfolio projects they can show to employers.

Schedule and cohort size: We are finalizing the program dates, lecture days and times, and cohort size, and will share them with shortlisted candidates before any commitment is made. Live lectures will be scheduled during East Africa Time (EAT) hours, so please tell us your general availability when you apply.

Your impact

Lead Instructors deliver high-quality, live, virtual instruction and partner with Correlation One staff to drive learning and employment outcomes. You will teach the Data Annotation core curriculum to a cohort of learners, many of whom are using professional tools for the first time, and help them build the skills and confidence to compete for remote AI data jobs.

Virtual classroom leadership

Prepare and lead live virtual lectures and hands-on demonstrations using curriculum provided by Correlation One.

Communicate clearly and confidently with learners in both English and Somali.

Walk learners step by step through real annotation tasks, from reading the guidelines to labeling, checking quality and fixing errors.

Manage class time Q&A, monitor the chat and keep energy and engagement high.

Bring real-world examples from your industry experience, including how employers assign, review and measure the quality of remote annotation work.

Collaboration

Work closely with the Correlation One operations team and the Teaching Assistants on the Data Annotation track.

Meet with the Correlation One team ahead of lectures, and attend a short weekly check-in.

Help shape learners' portfolio projects so they reflect the work entry-level annotators and AI data associates actually do.

Contribute to lesson design and improvement.

Expectations

Professionalism: Interact with learners, staff, other contractors and guest speakers with courtesy and respect.

Lecture preparation: Submit lecture plans for review 10 days in advance and meet with the Correlation One team to review them.

Responsiveness and empathy: Adjust pace and presentation for learners with very different starting points, while delivering the prepared content on time.

Communication: Communicate respectfully, keeping in mind that written messages can lack tone, and keep Correlation One staff informed.

Course improvement: Apply learner feedback from the early, mid-program and exit surveys, and share thoughtful feedback with the Correlation One team.

Your expertise (requirements)

Professional working proficiency in both Somali and English, spoken and written, with the ability to teach technical content in both.

5+ years of professional experience in data annotation, data labeling, AI training data, data quality or machine learning operations, including team lead, reviewer or quality assurance responsibility.

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

Expertise in, and the ability to teach:

Multimodal data labeling: text, speech and audio, image and video

Annotation guidelines: interpreting, applying and improving labeling instructions

Dialogue and AI output evaluation: rating and comparing AI responses and writing clear human feedback

Quality and process improvement: quality checks, accuracy and consistency metrics, and root cause analysis of labeling errors

Confidential and secure data handling

AI fundamentals: how labeled data is used to train AI, including machine learning, generative AI and responsible AI basics

Hands-on experience with annotation and labeling platforms.

Teaching or training experience with adult learners, ideally in a remote setting and with beginners.

An excellent educator with energy, patience and the ability to make complex topics accessible.

Comfortable with Zoom, Pumble or Slack and online learning platforms.

Preferred

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

Arabic proficiency, and familiarity with Maay as well as standard Somali.

Familiarity with the Somali context, including how young people in Somalia access education, connectivity and remote work.

Experience working in, or hiring for, remote or freelance annotation and AI data roles.

Where you are

This role is remote and open to candidates anywhere, provided you can reliably teach during EAT program hours.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is specific to location and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include (but are not limited to) location, experience, education and skill sets.

Correlation One's Commitment

Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences and outlook to our work environment.

Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidates@correlation-one.com.

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