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Category 1 NCN (NATO Country Nationals) Linguists

VLOX, LLC, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
407

About VLOX, LLC

Job Summary

To provide professional, efficient and quality Translation and Interpretation Services supporting the soldiers and civilians.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide translation and interpretation services to NATO forces.

Job Requirements

• Ability to read and speak in a clear and coherent manner in Pashto and have a working knowledge of English. There may be additional requirements for Dari and Farsi on a limited basis.
• Have a better understanding of target languages and regional dialects as well as being able to translate at higher levels and be very well educated in military terminology.
• Ability to conduct translation/interpretation of on-going conversations and activities.
• The linguists might be deployed in technical mentoring environments, assisting training of local security forces and might therefore live in very austere and high risk areas (this includes hostile fire and imminent danger situations) for extended periods of time.
• Familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
• Ability to deal unobtrusively with local populace.
• Willing and able to live and work in harsh environments, to include living and working in temporary facilities (i.e. tents).
• Able to serve during a level of heightened state of threat.
• Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.
• Ability to function as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals responsible for the safety and security of military forces, dignitaries, and facilities/resources.
• Ability to lift at least 25 kgs over his/her head.
• Ability to walk at least 16+ Km with a 25 kgs backpack.
• Have knowledge or be familiar with military tactics as well as intricacies of tribal dynamics in the area of deployment.
• The linguists might be deployed in the field multiple days.
• The linguists shall be on call 24/7.
• Linguists shall be NATO Country National citizens or residents who have lived in the NATO nation for more than 3 years and who have a clear police record and credit report.
• Possess a native proficiency in the target language Level 2+ and working proficiency in English level 2+ in accordance with STANAG 6001 or equivalent.

Submission Guideline

Please submit all CV's to info@vlox.com, Subject Line: NCN Linguist

Functional Area

Services

Countries

Post Date

Dec 07, 2011

Closing Date

Dec 22, 2011

Reference

NCNCAT1

Number of Vacancies

200

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

Fresh

Probation Period

Not Specified

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male