Remote Kirundi Interpreter & Translator (Freelance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Remote and on-site mix

Professional development

Job summary

SILA Linguists is recruiting freelance Kirundi interpreters and translators for asylum, resettlement, healthcare and education work across the UK. Work available by telephone, video, or in person, with assignments ranging from asylum interviews to housing services.

You may translate Kirundi documents and statements into English, and even French where qualified. Applicants should have native or near-native Kirundi and English, a recognised interpreting qualification (DPSI/DPI or equivalent), and

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Kirundi and English required.
• A recognised interpreting or translation qualification (DPSI/DPI or equivalent) is preferred; CIOL/ITI/NRPSI membership is welcome but not required.
• Current DBS check or willingness to obtain one for assignments may be required.
• Right to work in the UK for on-site UK assignments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and Kirundi, confirming preferred language at the start.
• Translate Kirundi statements and Burundian documents into English, and French where qualified.
• Interpret accurately and impartially, following professional code of conduct and confidentiality.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before assignments, especially medical and legal bookings.
• Work remotely by video or telephone, or on-site at the client's premises, arriving prepared and on time.
• Transcribe and translate audio/video recordings if you have transcription skills.

Skills

Kirundi fluency

English fluency

Education

DPSI/DPI or equivalent interpretation qualification

Job description

SILA Linguists is recruiting freelance Kirundi interpreters and translators for asylum, resettlement, healthcare and education work across the UK. Work available by telephone, video, or in person, with assignments ranging from asylum interviews to housing services.

You may translate Kirundi documents and statements into English, and even French where qualified. Applicants should have native or near-native Kirundi and English, a recognised interpreting qualification (DPSI/DPI or equivalent), and