Interpreter

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector opportunity for fluent Dari and Pashto interpreters to support vital operations within a UK government department. This flexible freelance role allows professionals to contribute to critical national work, ensuring accurate communication and cultural sensitivity in interpretation tasks. Ideal for those with experience in interpretation and a strong understanding of the Afghan context.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team collaboration

Qualifications

• Fluency in Dari and Pashto (spoken and written).
• Strong understanding of Afghan cultural context.
• Experience in interpreting or translation work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between Dari/Pashto and English with accuracy.
• Translate Afghan documents for official use.
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection standards.

Skills

Fluency in Dari

Fluency in Pashto

Professional communication

Active listening skills

Cultural awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

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? Interpreter (Dari & Pashto) – Public Sector Opportunity

? Location: Whitehall (Ad Hoc basis)

? Contract Type: Freelance / On-Call / Ad Hoc

Are you fluent in Dari and Pashto? Are you passionate about cross-cultural communication and ready to support important public sector work? This is your opportunity to make a difference!

? About the Role

We are seeking skilled Dari and Pashto Interpreters to support vital operations within a highly respected UK government department. This is an ad hoc, on-call role based in Whitehall, ideal for professionals who are flexible, culturally aware, and committed to accurate communication.

? Key Responsibilities

• ? Interpret between Dari/Pashto and English with accuracy and cultural sensitivity
• ? Translate Afghan documents effectively for official use
• ? Listen actively and convey messages faithfully, maintaining neutrality
• ? Work closely with a team of interpreters to ensure service consistency
• ? Uphold the strictest confidentiality and data protection standards
• ️ Take notes during complex discussions (as needed)
• ? Participate in training and stay current with language tools and trends

What We’re Looking For

• Fluency in Dari and Pashto (spoken and written)
• Strong understanding of Afghan cultural context
• Professional communication and active listening skills
• Familiarity with military terminology and Afghan military units (desirable)
• Ability to identify genuine formal documents
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn client platforms
• Punctual, dependable, and professional in all engagements
• Experience in interpreting or translation work (preferred but not essential)

? Why Apply?

• Contribute to critical national and public sector work
• Work on a flexible ad hoc basis to suit your schedule
• Collaborate with a supportive and experienced team
• Grow your skills with ongoing training and development