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 provide secure, high-quality language solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Mandinka Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Mandinka, a Mande language spoken in Gambia, Senegal, Guinea, and West African diaspora communities, is a rare but high-priority language often required in asylum and immigration interviews.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Mandinka ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
- Interpret accurately, neutrally, and with cultural sensitivity in asylum and immigration contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Mandinka and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, NGO, legal, or government strongly preferred).
- Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality.
- Cultural familiarity with Mandinka-speaking communities in West Africa.
- 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 using secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid onboarding and professional development.
- Consistent workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit the following:
- Resume / CV highlighting Mandinka interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Mandinka OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
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