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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 access in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
Benefits :
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
We are seeking Kirundi Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kirundi, a Bantu language spoken in Burundi and neighboring countries (Tanzania, DR Congo, Rwanda), is a rare but important East African language often needed for asylum and immigration cases.
Responsibilities :
Provide real-time Kirundi - English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.Interpret with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism in sensitive immigration and legal contexts.Maintain confidentiality and comply with USCIS / DHS interpreter ethics standards.Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent / surge interpretation requests.Participate in compliance training, QA audits, and professional development.Qualifications :
Native or near-native fluency in Kirundi and English (knowledge of Kinyarwanda is a plus, as they are closely related).2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, legal, NGO, medical, or community preferred).Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality.Cultural familiarity with Burundian and East African contexts.Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3 / Tier 5 federal clearance.Compensation & Benefits :
Competitive pay : $28–35 / hour (rare-language premium).Remote work through secure USCIS-approved platforms.Paid training and professional development.Consistent workload under a federal contract.Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.How to Apply :
Submit the following :
Resume / CV highlighting Kirundi interpreting experience.Certifications (community, court, medical, NGO interpreting credentials preferred).Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.Apply at : careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line : Kirundi OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
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