Overview
SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an Arabic Linguist-Translation to provide interpretation in a travel capacity. In this role you will integrate into a client team to provide a full range of language support, including providing linguistic and cultural expertise in a faced-paced settings. Flexibility is required and 100% of work will be performed on a travel basis. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and collaborate and engage with client personnel to further the mission.
Essential Job Duties
- Read, write, and speak Arabic at a fluent or native level.
- Provide consecutive translation/interpretation in a variety of settings, including conference settings and individual meetings.
- Gist, summarize, and translate Arabic printed, electronic, or audio/visual material into clear, understandable, and idiomatically correct English.
- Leverage knowledge of culture, media, politics, and military issue to provide high quality translations.
- Use a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office products and SharePoint. Must be able to learn new tools and applications specific to the customer.
- Part-time on call work to support travel: CONUS, OCONUS, and war/conflict zones.