Remote & F2F Swahili Interpreters Required

Position: Face to Face & Remote Swahili Interpreters at SILA Linguists
Are you a skilled Swahili interpreter with a passion for breaking language barriers? SILA Linguists is recruiting experienced Swahili interpreters to join our freelance team.
Responsibilities:
• Provide accurate interpretation services between Swahili and English
• Assist in facilitating effective communication for Swahili-speaking individuals in a variety of settings, including healthcare, legal, educational, and social contexts
• Uphold professional ethics and confidentiality standards
• Maintain detailed records of assignments and adhere to client-specific guidelines
• Offer expert language interpreting services
• Comply with our rigorous Code of Conduct
• Furnish a precise, confidential, and unbiased interpreting service
• Uphold the utmost quality by adhering to all interpreting standards
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate outstanding communication, language, and organisational abilities
• Be punctual, dependable, confident, enthusiastic, and professional
• Maintain impartiality and fairness, displaying courtesy towards clients and service users
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of the culture of both languages
Requirements:
• Proficiency in Swahili and English
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to professionalism and confidentiality
• Flexibility and availability for freelance assignments
Expectations:
• Offer expert language interpreting services
• Comply with our rigorous Code of Conduct
• Furnish a precise, confidential, and unbiased interpreting service
• Uphold the utmost quality by adhering to all interpreting standards
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate outstanding communication, language, and organisational abilities
• Be punctual, dependable, confident, enthusiastic, and professional
• Maintain impartiality and fairness, displaying courtesy towards clients and service users
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of the culture of both languages
Qualifications and Experience (preferred):
• Minimum 2 years of Interpreting
• Community Interpreting Level 3 Certificate
• Diploma in Police Interpreting or Metropolitan Police Test
• DPSI
• Any other qualifications related to Interpreting or Translation
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Languages, Translation, Interpretation or Linguistics
• Ph.D. or Doctoral in Linguistics
• Certificate of Higher Education in Translation, Interpretation, Languages, Philology or Linguistics
Benefits:
• Access to Language Resources
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Language Specialisation Programs
• Mentorship Programs
Join our diverse team of language experts and help connect Swahili speakers with vital services in the U.K. Apply now to be part of the SILA Linguists family.
Note: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for any position within sila linguists.

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