Freelance Dari Interpreter & Translator (Remote/On-site)

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Remote and on-site assignments

Competitive pay

Professional development

Supportive operations team

Job summary

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance Dari interpreters and translators to support Afghan clients across asylum, resettlement, healthcare, legal and education settings in the UK. Roles include remote and on-site assignments with diverse terminology from Home Office and civil documents.

The work requires native or near-native Dari and English, a recognized interpreting/translation qualification (DPSI/DPI) or equivalent experience, and compliance with confidentiality and data protection rules.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Dari and English, both spoken and written.
• DPSI or DPI interpreting/translation qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of Pashto, Hazaragi or Iranian Farsi is an advantage.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK for on-site assignments.
• Reliable internet connection and a confidential space for remote interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in Afghan Dari using Afghan vocabulary.
• Translate civil documents like taskera and school certificates with Home Office date/name consistency.
• Interpret accurately and impartially, maintaining confidentiality.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before assignments, especially for medical and legal bookings.
• Work remotely or on-site, arrive prepared and on time.
• Transcribe and translate audio/video recordings if you have transcription skills.

Skills

Dari fluency

English fluency

Confidentiality

Vocabulary research

Education

DPSI/DPI qualification

Job description

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance Dari interpreters and translators to support Afghan clients across asylum, resettlement, healthcare, legal and education settings in the UK. Roles include remote and on-site assignments with diverse terminology from Home Office and civil documents.

The work requires native or near-native Dari and English, a recognized interpreting/translation qualification (DPSI/DPI) or equivalent experience, and compliance with confidentiality and data protection rules.