Employer: Valiant
Location: Djibouti , Somalia , Kenya
Military Support
Security Clearance: Secret
Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements.
Responsibilities:
Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Somali / Swahili into English
Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English, Somali / Swahili and vice versa
Work and travel in austere environments
Provide advice on cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
Other related tasks as assigned
Position Requirements
Must have a proficiency in Somali / Swahili and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
Extensive knowledge of Somali / Swahili culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
Experience interpreting and translating Somali / Swahili into English
Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanation
Familiarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace
Must be a U.S. citizen
Clearance Required: Secret
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Location: Djibouti , Somalia , Kenya
Military Support
Security Clearance: Secret
Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements.
Responsibilities:
Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Somali / Swahili into English
Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English, Somali / Swahili and vice versa
Work and travel in austere environments
Provide advice on cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
Other related tasks as assigned
Position Requirements
Must have a proficiency in Somali / Swahili and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
Extensive knowledge of Somali / Swahili culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
Experience interpreting and translating Somali / Swahili into English
Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanation
Familiarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace
Must be a U.S. citizen
Clearance Required: Secret
APPLY