Pashto/Dari Linguists CAT I

Valiant Integrated Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in Dubai is seeking Pashto/Dari linguists to provide translation and interpretation services for Afghan refugees. The ideal candidate is a US citizen with fluency in Pashto/Dari and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role involves assisting the US Department of State and military officials, making it critical in support of the Afghan Relocation Effort Program.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Score at least a 3/3/3/3 on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• 3 years of experience in translation and/or interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation and interpretation services for Afghan refugees.
• Assist US Department of State and military officials.

Skills

Fluent in Pashto/Dari

Basic computer and typing skills

Teamwork

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Valiant Integrated Services is actively seeking Pashto/Dari linguists to assist with the Department of State's Afghan Relocation Effort Program (CARE) Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) Translator/Linguist Program (CAST/L).

Responsibilities

• As a linguist, you will be providing translation and interpretation services for Afghan refugees, as well as for the US Department of State and military officials.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Fluent in Pashto/Dari
• Score at least a 3/3/3/3 speaking, listening, reading, and writing (SLRW)
• 3 years of experience in translation, and/or interpretation
• Willing and able to deploy to Qatar
• Ability to function as a professional team member, making informed, accurate, and timely decisions as needed
• Possess basic computer and typing skills (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute

Desired Qualifications

• Secret or higher security clearance
• Prior experience working with refugees
• Experience in the medical field; strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Prior experience working for the Department of State