Internship

About Digital India Bhashini Mission

Digital India Bhashini Mission is on a mission to leverage natural language technologies to build an inclusive ecosystem that transcends language barriers, empowering the digital future of an Atma Nirbhar Bharat. Our vision is to develop a public digital platform that offers open-source AI models for Indian languages, enabling speech-to-text, text-to-speech conversion, optical character recognition, and language translation/transliteration. To achieve this, we require high-quality language datasets, and we are currently collecting voice data through interactions from across Manipur.

The voice data collection is starting in the 2nd week of October for Imphal West. The joining of the Intern is prior to this.

Role of the Intern - Coordinating with pariticipants of voice data collection

As an Intern with us, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our voice data collection efforts. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Identifying potential participants for interactions in Imphal West.

2. Preliminary assessment of participant suitability from our database.

3. Scheduling interactions with shortlisted participants.

4. Maintaining continuous coordination with participants to ensure their active participation.

You will receive comprehensive training to excel in these tasks.

Qualities We Expect from You

We are looking for an intern who possesses the following qualities:

1. Ability to communicate confidently in Manipuri.

2. A pleasant and engaging personality.

3. Proficiency in English communication.

4. Native Manipuri speaker (knowledge of reading Meitei Mayek is advantageous).

5. Familiarity with MS Excel, Google Docs, and Email. Owning a laptop is preferred but not mandatory.

Non-Negotiable Condition

This is a full-time engagement with working hours from 9 am to 5 pm.

Location of Work

Most of the interactions and recording sessions will take place at a reputable hotel in Imphal, such as Hotel Imolesh. You may also be required to work at our office occasionally and have the option to work from home at times.

Duration: The internship can range from 1 to 3 months or longer, depending on performance and project needs.

Stipend: Rs.8000 per month

Joining Date: Immediate.

Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to recent college graduates and enthusiastic individuals seeking work experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please send an email to connect@korou.org with the subject line "Internship Application- Participants Coordinator". In your email, explain why you are a suitable fit for this role, attaching your updated CV/Resume. Please note that the content of your email is critical for shortlisting.

Join us in driving digital inclusion and empowerment in Manipur through language technology innovation!