Freelance Iranian Azerbaijani (South Azerbaijani) Interpreter and Translator

About the role

Iranian (South) Azerbaijani is spoken in north-west Iran, around Tabriz, Urmia and Ardabil, and by Azerbaijani communities in Tehran. It is written, when written at all, in the Arabic-based script and contains many Farsi loanwords. This sets it apart from the Azerbaijani of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is written in Latin script and influenced by Russian. Most clients also speak Farsi, but many prefer to give detailed accounts in their mother tongue.

Typical assignments include asylum interviews, solicitor appointments, tribunal hearings, mental health care and GP visits. Translators work on documents that are usually in Farsi, with Azerbaijani used in personal statements and messages.

What you will do

• Interpret for clients from north-west Iran, recognising Farsi loanwords and regional speech from Tabriz, Urmia and Ardabil.
• Translate Farsi-script documents and statements, using consistent spellings of names and places.
• Keep everything you hear and read on assignments strictly confidential, and remain impartial throughout.
• Build and maintain your own glossaries for the sectors you work in.
• Attend video and telephone assignments from a quiet, private space with a reliable connection.
• Produce accurate transcripts and English translations of recorded Iranian Azerbaijani speech, for example police interviews or research recordings.

What we are looking for

• Native or near-native fluency in Iranian Azerbaijani and English, with good Farsi.
• The DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting), DPI (Diploma in Police Interpreting) or an equivalent qualification is an advantage; CIOL or ITI membership is welcome.
• Knowledge of the Azerbaijani of the Republic of Azerbaijan or of Turkish is an advantage.
• Willingness to complete a DBS check for assignments in healthcare, education or with vulnerable people.
• Right to work in the UK if you will take on-site assignments in the UK.
• A reliable internet connection, headset and quiet, private workspace for remote assignments.

What we offer

• Remote work by video and telephone, plus on-site bookings.
• Fair compensation for your skills and time.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Help from our operations team before and after assignments.
• Varied assignments across healthcare, legal, government, finance and more.
• Flexible working: choose the assignments that suit your availability.

Iranian Azerbaijani work with SILA Linguists®

SILA Linguists® is a language services company providing interpreting, translation and transcription across the UK, North America, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, in more than 350 languages and dialects. As a Iranian Azerbaijani linguist with us, you can take on the full range of work we offer in Iranian Azerbaijani:

• Iranian Azerbaijani interpreting of every type: face-to-face, telephone (OPI) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, video (VRI) through the SILA Linguists® app or the client's platform, consecutive, simultaneous, conference and remote simultaneous (RSI), community and escort interpreting.
• Iranian Azerbaijani translation of documents into and out of English, from letters, medical reports and school records to contracts, research and websites.
• Certified Iranian Azerbaijani translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted by UK authorities such as courts, the Home Office, universities and employers.
• Iranian Azerbaijani transcription of audio and video recordings, with time stamps, translation of the transcript and subtitling.

Our vetted, trained and qualified linguists work in legal, police and court settings, immigration and asylum matters, NHS and private healthcare, social care, schools and universities, charities and business. Every assignment is covered by confidentiality agreements and UK GDPR.

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