About Us
Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We deliver secure, high-quality language access in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Bambara Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Bambara, a Mande language widely spoken in Mali and across West Africa, is a rare but critical language often needed in asylum and immigration interviews.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Bambara ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
- Interpret accurately, neutrally, and professionally in immigration, asylum, and legal contexts.
- Adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards.
- Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Bambara and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government preferred).
- Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to remain accurate under pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work with secure USCIS-approved systems.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Bambara interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community, NGO, court, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Bambara OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
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