Kurdish Interpreter for Travel & On-Call Support

SOSi; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

SOSi is seeking a Kurdish (Sorani or Kurmanji) Linguist to provide interpretation in a travel capacity. Responsibilities include delivering language support, conducting consecutive translations, and ensuring high-quality output by leveraging cultural knowledge.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and must obtain a security clearance. This part-time position requires flexible traveling for work in various environments, including conflict zones.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance; requires U.S. citizenship.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in translation support.
• Native or near-native competency in Kurdish verified by exams.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation between Kurdish and English.
• Read, write, and speak Kurdish at a fluent level.
• Leverage cultural knowledge for quality translations.

Skills

Fluent Kurdish-Sorani or Kurdish-Kurmanji

Excellent English communication skills

Workflow management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

SOSi is seeking a Kurdish (Sorani or Kurmanji) Linguist to provide interpretation in a travel capacity. Responsibilities include delivering language support, conducting consecutive translations, and ensuring high-quality output by leveraging cultural knowledge.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and must obtain a security clearance. This part-time position requires flexible traveling for work in various environments, including conflict zones.