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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Translators/Interpreters - Dari/Pashto (Afghanistan)


RONCO Consulting Corporation has immediate and ongoing opportunities for experienced linguists to support overseas operations in Afghanistan. Provide official translation as part of an investigative security vetting program, including translation during vetting interviews and follow up translation of correspondence, technical documents and other documentation and reports on a daily basis. This is an office position, air conditioned and secure. 
Responsibilities:
• Provide real-time translation during interviews
• Assist with written translation as needed

Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum of two years experience translating to and from English
• Business level spoken and written proficiency in English
• Native fluency in Dari and Pashto; spoken and written skills
• MS office suite literate
• Self reliant and able to work independently or as a part of a multi-cultural team
• Cultural awareness, sensitivity and responsiveness to local environments
NATO Secret level security clearance required
Preferred:
• Additional Languages of interest:
o Uzbek (Strongly preferred!)
o Turkmen
o Urdu
• Must be able to deploy overseas for extended periods
• Prior work experience in an international security or peacekeeping organization desired


These positions are located on a working US military installation with security restrictions. The working environment is remote, confined and isolated, and travel in the local area is very limited. This is an unaccompanied overseas position; families are NOT allowed to accompany employee to the remote worksite.
May be subject to undergo a background investigation including drug screening. An active US, NATO or affiliated Secret security clearance is required. US citizenship not required!
Location: Afghanistan
Living conditions: Single room with A/C and Heat + Private WC
Additional Benefit: 48 days total paid leave (Paid travel) 

Please send resume to EElmore@roncowash.com
www.roncoconsulting.com

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