Freelance Lao OPI/VRI Interpreter

ContacLink Solutions; Singapore; Remote; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled remote interpreter fluent in both English and Lao/Laotian. In this role, you will play a crucial part in bridging communication gaps, ensuring accurate and professional interpretation. Your expertise will help convey cultural nuances and maintain the integrity of the message being communicated. This position offers the flexibility of working from home, along with ongoing training and competency opportunities. If you are passionate about language and communication, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Flexible work hours

Remote work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of interpretation experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Lao/Laotian is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between LAO/LAOTIAN and English speakers.
• Ensure a quiet and secure environment for interpretation.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Lao/Laotian

Listening skills

Retention skills

Note-taking skills

Cultural explanation skills

Tools

Computer or Laptop

USB Wired headset

Webcam

Windows 10 or higher

Steady wired internet connection

Job description

LANGUAGE: Lao/Laotian OPI & VRI Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between LAO/LAOTIAN and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and accurately in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet and secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and LAO/LAOTIAN
• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical & VRI Requirements:

• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• USB Wired headset
• Steady wired internet connection

• At a minimum, download speeds of 20 Mbps and upload speeds of 10 Mbps
• Webcam
• Backdrop; use a contrasting, solid color like royal blue, charcoal, or bright green.

Additional Information:

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language.
• Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office
• Ongoing training and competency opportunities
• Monthly payments
• Per minute rate

Based on your location, language testing, background check, and/or drug screen may be required.