Talent.com
Valiant Integrated Services
Somali/Swahili Linguist CAT IIIValiant Integrated Services • Nairobi, KEN
Somali/Swahili Linguist CAT III

Somali/Swahili Linguist CAT III

Valiant Integrated Services • Nairobi, KEN
3 hours ago
Job description

Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services to support ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation of Somali and Swahili into English
  • Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English to Somali, Swahili, 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

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

  • Must have proficiency in Somali, Swahili, and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native ability preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of the culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
  • Experience interpreting and translating Somali and Swahili into English
  • Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary, rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanation
  • Familiarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Additional requirements:

  • Required Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) –The selected candidate must be in possession of the necessary level of Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) as specified in the job descriptions or eligible to qualify for same.
  • Fit for Duty – The selected candidate must undergo an extensive medical examination to be certified medically fit for duty in the work assignment location. Similarly, the selected candidate must undergo a dental examination to be certified that there are no foreseen eminent dental issues. And, the selected candidate must be vaccinated according to the required immunizations for the Area of Operation of the work assignment or able and willing to receive the required immunizations prior to deployment to the work assignment location.
  • Must have sufficient unaided hearing to perform duties safely, hear and wake up to emergency alarms unaided, and hear instructions in the absence of visual cues such as lip reading. If the applicant does not meet this requirement, a Speech Recognition In Noise Test (SPRINT) or equivalent testing is required, along with an approved waiver pursuant to CENTCOM MOD 17, Section 15, TAB A.
  • Must be able to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspense dates.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Must be free of medical restrictions/ limitations that prevent the performance of required duties and/ or prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Must be physically capable of performing the work in conditions of extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain, and blowing sand and dust.
  • May be required to work on uncommon hours of duty, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Employees shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description.
  • Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl, and climb as necessary to perform job functions using proper techniques and PPE for extended periods unassisted.

Create a job alert for this search

Somali/Swahili Linguist CAT III • Nairobi, KEN

Similar jobs

Pediatric - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

Senior Petroleum/Production Engineer

Employ GlobalNairobi, Kenya
Quick Apply

Our client is a global energy technology company.We are sourcing a Senior Petroleum/Production Engineer for a 2-year assignment based full-time in Nairobi, Kenya, supporting production operations a... Show more

Country Operations Manager - Agent Network

OnHiresNairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Lagos, RSA).English (Intermediate+), Ukrainian or Russian (fluent).Our client is a high-growth global payment platform utilizing AI-routing in specialized verticals (iGaming... Show more

Cards Portfolio Specialist

PayTech Nexus LtdNairobi, Kenya
Quick Apply

Card payments, commercial card, card operations.Seeking to drive card business growth and strategy predominately focused on .Client needs a resource to be able to .Core Job Responsibilities and Acc... Show more

Surgery - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

Export Sales & Distribution Manager (Lubricants)

Bridge Talent GroupNairobi, Kenya
Quick Apply

We are seeking to hire a highly driven and commercially focused.Export Sales & Distribution Manager.DRC, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Djibouti, Somalia.The successful candidate will be responsible for d... Show more

Infectious Diseases - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

Radiology - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

Anesthesiology - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

Nephrology - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

On-Boarding Manager

RAY AINairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

RAY AI is a cutting-edge productivity company that empowers builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs by providing AI-enabled virtual assistants.Our assistants take on time-consuming tasks, allowing ... Show more

Pediatric Cardiologist (Clinical & Echocardiography) - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).Pediatric Cardiologist (Clinical & Echocardiography).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and ... Show more

Technical Sales Professional – LPG Engineering Solutions (6-Month Contract)

Bridge Talent GroupNairobi, Kenya
Quick Apply

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Technical Sales Professional to support a strategic business transformation initiative within its LPG business.The successful candid... Show more

Neurology - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

Cardiology - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

Neonatology - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

Endocrinology - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).The Telemedicine Program is looking for.Specific topics identified include reinforcement of history taking skills, in... Show more

Pediatric Infectious Diseases - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) CanadaNairobi, Kenya

Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a c... Show more

40 Construction Helpers - Work in Dubai

Volt Management Services LimitedNairobi, Kenya
Quick Apply

Construction Helpers - Work in Dubai.We are seeking a hard-working and reliable construction worker to join our team.You will participate in a variety of construction projects and follow constructi... Show more

10 Masons - Work in Dubai

Volt Management Services LimitedNairobi, Kenya
Quick Apply

We are looking for a skilled, experienced mason who can cut, dress and lay stone, and who is proficient with both modern power tools and traditional hand tools.Masons can expect to work in all weat... Show more