Kirundi-English Telephonic Interpreter (Remote)

Global Impact Group LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We deliver secure, high-quality language access in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

The role provides real-time Kirundi-English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings. Candidates must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Kirundi and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, legal, NGO, medical, or community preferred).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.
• Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality.
• Cultural familiarity with Burundian and East African contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Kirundi English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
• Interpret with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism in sensitive immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
• Participate in compliance training, QA audits, and professional development.

Skills

Kirundi-English fluency

InterpretingExperience

US Citizenship or permanent residency

East Africa familiarity

Ethics and confidentiality

Job description

Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We deliver secure, high-quality language access in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

The role provides real-time Kirundi-English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings. Candidates must be U.S.