Aug 9, 2018

US Citizen Somali/Arabic Interpreter (Deployment)

Employer: LIS Solutions
Location:  Somalia

Salary:  87,000.00
Clearance Level:  Interim Secret;Interim Top Secret;Secret;Top Secret;Top Secret/SCI
Polygraph:  CI Poly

Job Description

LIS Solutions is actively seeking for candidates who can read, write and speak English, Somali and Arabicto provide foreign language interpretation and translation services to support classified Contingency Operations in support of AFRICOM

Do you speak Arabic?
Do you speak English?
Do you speak Somali?

Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

What percentage of the time are you willing to travel for work?

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

Provide ongoing support to assigned unit up to 7 days per week for a minimum of 8 hours per day which can be extended to 12 hours or longer depending on mission requirements.

Read, write, and speak in clear and concise grammar and pronunciation the required in Swahili, Somali, and English at a minimum of 3 on the ILR scale.

Have the ability to conduct consecutive, accurate translation and interpretation of on-going conversations and/or activities.

Have the familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.

Have the ability to deal inconspicuously with local populace.

Be willing and able to live and work in harsh environments, to include living and working in temporary facilities as mission dictates.

Have the ability to serve in a combat zone if necessary.

Have the ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.

Have the ability to function as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals responsible for the safety and security of U.S. forces, U.S. and foreign dignitaries, and facilities/resources.

US Citizen.

Score a minimum ILR level 3 Swahili, Somali, and English, Interpretation and Translation

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO US CITIZENS WHO DO NOT HOLD AN ACTIVE CLEARANCE (Candidates with clearances are highly desired)


Many of the positions are located in Somalia or Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti. You must be willing to go to either location prior to start hiring process.


Job Type: Full-time


Salary: $87,000.00 /year

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