Job Summary
A language translation services company is filling a position for a Telecommuting Bilingual Akan English Interpreter.
Candidates will be responsible for the following:
- Receiving client-calls and answer in a professional manner
- Rendering correct concepts and meanings between Akan and English
- Providing clear and accurate renditions with no additions or omissions
Qualifications for this position include:
- Native, or near-native, fluency in Akan and English
- Ability to explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication, and to act as a cultural broker
- Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation and remain neutral and objective at all times while following client’s instructions closely
- Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy
- Knowledge of industry-specific terminology; on-going study of glossaries and training materials including scripts provided by our clients
- Completion of High school education