Pashto-Dari Linguist

About Wise Group

The WISE GROUP is based in Kabul, Afghanistan and provides professional services in the areas of program management, operations, facilities management, base support, HR, technology, language, finance, and logistics services throughout Afghanistan. The WISE GROUP's clients include the U.S. military, State Department, NATO Forces, UN agencies, and international organizations and firms supporting U.S forces in Afghanistan.

Job Summary

Wise Group is looking to recruit 30+ Local National Linguists (LNLs) in Afghanistan who can speak, read and write English, Pashtu and Dari. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• You will be assigned a military unit and will do many linguistic related duties to include face to face, listening to radio intercepts, and reading documents. 
• Ability to think quickly and deal with issues that may arise professionally, timely, and appropriately.
• Typing ability, basic computer skills, use of Windows, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
• Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.
• May be requested to operate a Government-furnished vehicle in support of operations.
• All Linguists may be required to go on missions (outside the wire) and be physically fit to perform these duties. 
• Lift at least 30 pounds overhead
• Position requires all employees to be available to work any hours and any days depending on mission requirements.
• May be required to work outside and inside depending on mission requirements.
• Must be ready, willing, and able to change day-to-day work/tasks as the mission requirements at the assigned location may be fluid with lots of movement and change.

Job Requirements

Language Skills Requirements Linguist shall have a minimum score of ILR 3 in the following 9 Tests:

• Dari Reading, Dari Writing, Dari Listening/Speaking
• Pashto Reading, Pashto Writing, Pashto Listening/Speaking
• English Reading, English Writing, English Listening/Speaking

Submission Guideline

 Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email their updated resumes to the email below. 

Functional Area

General

Countries

Submission Email

Info@wisegroup.co

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