Mandinka Over the Phone Interpreter

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

This is a remote position.