Linguist

Overview of position

CTG is looking to contract an experienced Linguist for our operations with PAE in Somalia.

Role objectives

Provide consecutive interpretation & translation support to the advisory team working with Somali Police Force (SPF), Counter Terrorism & Intelligence Division (CTID) & associated units.

Role includes assisting with advisory related activities.

Consecutive interpretation & translation support.

Project reporting

This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies

• High school graduate is required. 

• 4 years at college / university is desired.

• Certification of interpretation skills is desired.

• 5 years’ experience working as an Interpreter or Translator is required.

• At least 5 years’ experience working with law enforcement agencies is desired.

• Must have spent at least 5 of the past 10 years living in Somalia.

• Fluency in English & Somali is required & fluency in Swahili is desired.

• Fluency in & ability to translate between, English & Somali.

• Must be a reliable person.

• Ability to take direction.

Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Must be willing to perform duties outdoors, for extended periods, for example at a shooting range.

• Must be physically able to perform strenuous work (e.g. lifting & carrying boxes weighing up to 20kg, wearing protective equipment including body armor for extended periods etc

• Typically, work hours are from 0900 - 1600, Saturday - Thursday, though occasionally, Linguists are contacted by SPF Unit Commanders & Mentors outside of these hours to facilitate translation for emergency response to incidents.

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.