Arabic Linguist

Position: CAT I, CAT II, CAT III Linguist

Possible Locations: Jordan, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar,

Iraq, Syria, UAE

Job Description:

Mission

Essential is looking for skilled Linguists to provide interpretation,

transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S

operations and mission requirements in multiple OCONUS locations. The linguist

will provide any and all cultural and ethnic

context of translations, interpretations, and transcriptions with an expert

linguist's opinion given to the supported organization or agency as to the most

likely meaning/intent of terms, phrases, or statements that may have multiple

valid interpretations.

We are looking for a variety of Arabic skills to include the following languages and dialects:

Modern Standard Arabic

Arabic Eastern Levantine

Arabic Iraqi

Arabic Eastern Levantine/Kurdish

Arabic Eastern Levantine/Kurdish Kurmanji

**subject

to change and add additional requirements

Requirements:

Must have a

proficiency in target language and English speaking and writing Level 3/3

of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred

Ability to

understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary

rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanation

Familiarity

with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the

local populace