Soninke Over the Phone Interpreter

Posted 2 months ago

United States

$30 - $38 per hour

2-5 years experience

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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 solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Soninke Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Soninke, also known as Maraka or Sarakole, is a Mande language spoken in Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, and Gambia, and is a rare but important language often required for asylum and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time Soninke ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration, legal, and asylum contexts.
Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.

Qualifications

Native or near-native fluency in Soninke and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, NGO, community, or government strongly preferred).
Strong cultural knowledge of West African Soninke-speaking communities.
Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality standards.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-language premium).
Remote work through 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 Soninke interpreting experience.
Any certifications (community, NGO, court, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Soninke OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

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