Fulani Linguist (CAT II and CAT III)

睗牬; North Carolina; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A language support services provider seeks a Fulani Linguist to provide translation and interpretation services for operational missions. Candidates must be able to work under high-pressure conditions and be available for deployment to potentially austere environments. The role requires fluency in Fulani and English, as well as the ability to handle rapid changes in tasks. Additional qualifications include computer skills and a readiness for evaluations pre-and post-employment, ensuring effective communication during crucial missions.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide language-specific translations with correct grammar.
• Must be physically fit to perform duties in high-pressure environments.
• Must pass language evaluations pre-and post-employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consecutive translations and interpretations of conversations.
• Be available to work any hours and on any days based on mission requirements.
• Be prepared for possible deployments to austere environments.

Skills

Typing ability

Basic computer skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Fulani

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Fulani Linguist (CAT II and CAT III) - (Ful101)

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

WorldWide Language Resources (WorldWide) was established in 1995 to provide U.S. and allied governments, corporations, non‑profits and non‑governmental organizations with highly skilled linguists, cultural experts, role players, intelligence analysts and other professionals. We support a wide range of operational missions and environments globally, from executive boardrooms in major international cities to austere mission areas. Our core business is language support services.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; WorldWide reaffirms its long‑standing commitment to equality of opportunity in every aspect of employment. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship, from applicant to candidate to employee, are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

You may be assigned to a specific country but understand due to mission requirements you may be temporarily or indefinitely assigned to a neighboring country. Must be ready, willing and able to change day‑to‑day work/tasks as the mission requirements at the assigned location may be fluid with lots of movement and change. Ability to think quickly and deal with issues that may arise professionally, timely and appropriately.

Typing ability, basic computer skills, use of Windows, MS Word and MS Excel. Conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs. Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress. All Linguists may be required to go on missions (outside the wire) and be physically fit to perform these duties.

Read, write, listen and speak with clear, concise grammar and pronunciation in the required foreign language(s) and English. Provide language or dialect specific translations using correct structure of sentences in the required language and English. Conduct consecutive, accurate translations and interpretations of on‑going conversations and activities. Position may include, but is not limited to: DOCEX, VERBAL TRANSLATION, AUDIO TRANSLATION, TRAIN/SUSTAIN OPERATIONS.

Position requires all employees to be available to work any hours and any days depending on mission requirements. Work and living conditions may be in extreme, austere, harsh conditions and is deployed to inherent overseas country(ies) that may be possible war zones and have considerable risk as part of the assignment.

Phased Hiring Process:

• Successful reference, criminal and credit screening results
• U.S. citizen, active Secret or Top Secret personnel security clearance preferred, will consider ability to obtain
• Passing of read/write/listen/speak evaluations for the required language(s), may take multiple evaluations pre‑and post‑employment
• Vetting by our client(s) which could include a polygraph test, as applicable
• Qualified per USCENTCOM requirements to deploy as a contractor accompanying the force
• Appropriate country clearance/visa, as applicable or required

Languages Required

• Fulani

Clearance

Ability to obtain