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Farsi Language Interpreters

The National Democratic Institute is seeking to contract highly professional individuals who can conduct simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation from Farsi to English and visa-versa on a regular basis for conferences, workshops, and meetings. This position includes interpretation for online seminars as well as events that will require travel to provide on-site interpretation. Interpreters will be hired on a per-contract basis and will not receive benefits, although travel costs including airfare, lodging and per diem will be covered.
REQUIREMENTS
• Able to facilitate effective spoken communication between two or more parties using simultaneous interpretation of Farsi and English languages.
• Able to attend workshops, conferences and meetings (in-person and/or online) and act as official interpreter to facilitate discussion during and between sessions.
• Strong background in technical translation, specifically in terms associated with politics and governance.
• Experience using translation equipment.
• Consecutive interpretation acceptable, simultaneous preferred.
• Professional certifications in language interpretation preferred, but not required.
• Fluency in English and Farsi required.
Please include the following information in your cover letter and application materials:
• Daily rate for services (including travel days).
• Required lead time for travel.
• Ability to provide translation equipment.
• Restrictions on length of time for interpretation (i.e. 30 minutes intervals), and other relevant terms and conditions.
• References from three previous interpretation assignments.
• Relevant certifications and awards for interpretation.
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