Chinese Mandarin Interpreter / Translator (CAT I), The Unconventional

Job Description: Summary:

The Unconventional is seeking exceptionally qualified Chinese Mandarin Interpreter / Translator to provide support with foreign language interpretation, transcription, reporting, and translation services.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Shall provide oral interpretation and perform basic to strategic military tactical and administrative clerical work such as drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and research as required. Specialized Translator/interpreters will be expected to translate discussions between U.S. and provided/identified military during training.

• Shall analyze source conversations necessary to accurately document conversations and activities.

• Will be expected to follow units through training lanes and must be able to conduct field operations.

• Shall provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services as required by the supported elements.

• Shall be at the specified sites depending on mission requirements.

• Function as an integral member of a team.

• Perform such other duties as are customarily performed by other persons in similar such positions, as well as such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the employer.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a Local National.
• Must possess a Taiwan ID Number.
• Must have experience and skill in Chinese Mandarin and English translating/interpreting, transcribing and documenting conversation.
• Professional working proficiency in Chinese Mandarin and English.
• Must have an industry recognized certification that proves you possess the language proficiency in order to satisfactorily support the resulting contract.
• Must have experience providing consecutive interpretation services between English and Mandarin Chinese native speakers.
• Must possess skills to quickly and effectively translate between Mandarin Chinese /English \& English/ Mandarin Chinese in a large group setting while discussing one or more topics.
• Shall have the familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
• Shall have the ability to function as an integral member of a team of professionals.
• Able to work for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day up to twelve (12) hours a day, five (5) days per week and may work on official holidays.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior military experience.

Must Provide the following documents for background check:

• Cover Letter and Resume
• Hukou (household registration). This document is best described as Taiwan’s most formal ID document, and is foundational for any Taiwan citizen.
• Police Record. Standard local law enforcement check.
• Entry/Exit Record: This shows their travel history in and out of the island (we have them provide the last five years for renewals). This can be obtained at the Taipei National Immigration Agency (NIA) headquarters or at the various branch offices.
• Taiwan Identification Number
• Passport Number

Clearance: Must pass a background check

Location(s):

Taipei, Taiwan

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

Hinchu, Taiwan

Tainan, Taiwan