Kurdish -Kurmanji Linguist-CAT II

Valiant Integrated Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in Dubai is seeking skilled Linguists to provide translation, transcription, and interpretation services from Kurdish-Kurmanji to English. Candidates must have high proficiency in both languages, knowledge of Kurdish culture, and valid U.S. citizenship. This role may require travel to austere environments and involves advising on cultural contexts in conversations and documents.

Qualifications

• Must have a proficiency Level 3/3 in Kurdish-Kurmanji and English.
• Extensive knowledge of Kurdish-Kurmanji culture preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required with Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct translations and transcriptions between Kurdish-Kurmanji and English.
• Advise on cultural significance of statements.
• Research and analyze foreign language documents.

Skills

Proficiency in Kurdish-Kurmanji and English

Extensive knowledge of Kurdish-Kurmanji culture

Experience in interpreting and translating

Understanding of local customs

Job description

Overview

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 Kurdish-Kurmanji into English


• Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English to Kurdish-Kurmanji 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

Qualifications

• Must have a proficiency in Kurdish-Kurmanji and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) - Native proficiency preferred


• Extensive knowledge of Kurdish-Kurmanji culture with previous work in the region - Native familiarity preferred


• Experience interpreting and translating Kurdish-Kurmanji 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


• Secret Clearance

Valiant Integrated Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.