Field Malayalam Linguist & Translator (CAT II)

Valiant Integrated Services

Kuwait

On-site

KWD 8,633 - 13,123

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services in Kuwait seeks skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services to support ongoing U.S. operations and mission requirements.

You will perform Malayalam-to-English and English-to-Malayalam translation, including colloquial phrases, and may travel to austere environments. Requirements include Malayalam and English proficiency to ILR 3/3 (native preferred), strong cultural knowledge, prior Malayalam–English interpretation experience,

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Malayalam and English speaking and writing at ILR level 3/3; native proficiency preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of Malayalam culture with regional familiarity preferred.
  • Experience interpreting and translating Malayalam into English.
  • Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary; minimal paraphrasing.
  • Familiarity with local culture and customs to operate within the local populace.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Clearance required: Secret.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation of Malayalam into English.
  • Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English, Malayalam, and vice versa.
  • Work and travel in austere environments.
  • Provide advice on the cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents.
  • Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents.
  • Other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Malayalam
English

Job description

Valiant Integrated Services in Kuwait seeks skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services to support ongoing U.S. operations and mission requirements.

You will perform Malayalam-to-English and English-to-Malayalam translation, including colloquial phrases, and may travel to austere environments. Requirements include Malayalam and English proficiency to ILR 3/3 (native preferred), strong cultural knowledge, prior Malayalam–English interpretation experience,

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