Freelance Hazaragi Interpreter and Translator

About the role

Hazaragi is the variety of Farsi spoken by the Hazara people of central Afghanistan, and it is also spoken by Hazara communities in Quetta, Pakistan, and in Iran. It is close to Dari but has its own vocabulary, including Turkic and Mongolic words, and a distinctive pronunciation. Some clients feel more at ease when the interpreter uses Hazaragi rather than standard Dari.

Assignments take place in asylum interviews, solicitor appointments, tribunal hearings, health care and council services for Afghan families. Written documents are usually in Dari or Farsi script.

What you will do

• Interpret in Hazaragi and switch to standard Dari where the client or the setting requires it.
• Translate Afghan documents written in Dari and statements written by Hazaragi speakers.
• Interpret accurately and impartially, following the professional code of conduct and keeping all information confidential.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before assignments, particularly for medical and legal bookings.
• Work remotely by video or telephone, or on site at the client's premises, arriving prepared and on time.
• Transcribe and translate audio and video recordings, such as interviews and calls, if you have the skills for transcription work.

What we are looking for

• Native or near-native fluency in Hazaragi and English, with good Dari.
• A recognised interpreting or translation qualification, such as the DPSI or DPI, or equivalent experience. Membership of CIOL, ITI or NRPSI is welcome but not required.
• Urdu or Iranian Farsi is an advantage, particularly for clients who lived in Pakistan or Iran.
• A current DBS check, or willingness to obtain one, for assignments that require it.
• The right to work in the UK for on-site UK assignments.
• A dependable internet connection and a confidential space for remote interpreting.

What we offer

• Flexible freelance work that fits around your schedule.
• A mix of remote (video and telephone) and on-site assignments.
• Fair pay for your expertise and time.
• Professional development to keep your skills current.
• A supportive operations team to help with bookings and questions.
• Varied work across sectors, from healthcare and law to government and business.

Hazaragi 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 Hazaragi linguist with us, you can take on the full range of work we offer in Hazaragi:

• Hazaragi 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.
• Hazaragi translation of documents into and out of English, from letters, medical reports and school records to contracts, research and websites.
• Certified Hazaragi translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted by UK authorities such as courts, the Home Office, universities and employers.
• Hazaragi 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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