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 more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Bambara Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Bambara, a Mande language widely spoken in Mali and across West Africa, is a rare but critical language often needed in asylum and immigration interviews.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Bambara English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
Interpret accurately, neutrally, and professionally in immigration, asylum, and legal contexts.
Adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards.
Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Bambara and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government preferred).
Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
Excellent communication skills and ability to remain accurate under pressure.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.