French / Hausa / Zarma Linguist CAT II
Valiant Integrated Services
Job location
Niamey
Employment status
Full–time
Job details
Security Clearance
Secret
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Position Description
Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation French/Hausa/Zarma into English
• Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English to French/Hausa/Zarma and vice versa
• Work and travel in austere environments
• Provide advice on cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
• Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
• Other related tasks as assigned
Position Requirements
• Must have a proficiency in French/Hausa/Zarma and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
• Extensive knowledge of French/Hausa/Zarma culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
• Experience interpreting and translating French/Hausa/Zarma 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: Secret
