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Swahili Language Linguist & Original Puzzle Designer

Digital Divide Data · Nairobi

Digital Divide DataNairobiPosted 24 October 2026Apply by 23 November 2026

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Closing date
23 November 2026 (30 days left)
Where
Nairobi, Kenya
How to apply
On brightermonday.co.ke, where the employer takes applications.

You will create puzzles across three primary categories:

Linguistic Reasoning: Puzzles based on complex grammar rules, syntactic structures, or linguistic ambiguities unique to your language.

Cultural Reasoning: Logic puzzles grounded in deep cultural context, local traditions, or culturally-grounded mathematics that AI lacks the lived experience to understand.

Wordplay & Riddles: Advanced, original riddles, puns, or double-meanings that do not exist on the internet and cannot be easily translated word-for-word.

Deliverables per item:

For every puzzle you create, you will be required to submit the following:

Native-Language Prompt: The original puzzle written flawlessly in the target language.

Gold Answer: The definitive, correct solution.

Rationale: A logical breakdown of why the answer is correct and how a native speaker arrives at it.

English Translation: A high-quality English translation of the prompt, answer, and rationale for project managers to review.

Difficulty Rating: An assessment of how challenging the puzzle is for a native speaker.

Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For

Native-level fluency in the target language with exceptional writing skills.

High proficiency in English to provide clear, accurate translations and rationales.

Background in Linguistics, Creative Writing, Translation, or Logic/Mathematics: You understand the mechanics of your language deeply.

Creative & Analytical Thinker: You can design problems that require lateral thinking, cultural context, and multi-step reasoning rather than memorized facts.

Advanced Problem-Solving Awareness: You understand how automated and computational systems process language, enabling you to design highly resistant, complex prompts.

What to Avoid (Disqualifiers)

Trivia questions or historical facts that can be Googled.

Translating existing English riddles or math problems into your native language.

Copying puzzles from books, websites, or existing online databases.

You will create puzzles across three primary categories:

Linguistic Reasoning: Puzzles based on complex grammar rules, syntactic structures, or linguistic ambiguities unique to your language.

Cultural Reasoning: Logic puzzles grounded in deep cultural context, local traditions, or culturally-grounded mathematics that AI lacks the lived experience to understand.

Wordplay & Riddles: Advanced, original riddles, puns, or double-meanings that do not exist on the internet and cannot be easily translated word-for-word.

Deliverables per item:

For every puzzle you create, you will be required to submit the following:

Native-Language Prompt: The original puzzle written flawlessly in the target language.

Gold Answer: The definitive, correct solution.

Rationale: A logical breakdown of why the answer is correct and how a native speaker arrives at it.

English Translation: A high-quality English translation of the prompt, answer, and rationale for project managers to review.

Difficulty Rating: An assessment of how challenging the puzzle is for a native speaker.

Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For

Native-level fluency in the target language with exceptional writing skills.

High proficiency in English to provide clear, accurate translations and rationales.

Background in Linguistics, Creative Writing, Translation, or Logic/Mathematics: You understand the mechanics of your language deeply.

Creative & Analytical Thinker: You can design problems that require lateral thinking, cultural context, and multi-step reasoning rather than memorized facts.

Advanced Problem-Solving Awareness: You understand how automated and computational systems process language, enabling you to design highly resistant, complex prompts.

What to Avoid (Disqualifiers)

Trivia questions or historical facts that can be Googled.

Translating existing English riddles or math problems into your native language.

Copying puzzles from books, websites, or existing online databases.

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