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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

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6 days ago

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Job summary

Join a prestigious UK government department as an Interpreter for Dari and Pashto. This ad hoc freelance role requires fluency in both languages, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to supporting crucial public sector work. Ideal for professionals seeking flexible opportunities in an impactful setting.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Strong understanding of Afghan cultural context.
Experience in interpreting or translation work preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret between Dari/Pashto and English accurately.
Translate Afghan documents for official use.
Maintain neutrality and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Fluency in Dari and Pashto

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Professional communication

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.

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)
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

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
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Job function

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Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing

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