MULTILINGUAL CULTURAL MEDIATOR INTERPRETER-TRANSLATOR at International Organization for Migration (2022-03 – 2023-08)
Emergency deployment to support Afghanistan Evacuation Program facilitated through U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Department of State (DoS) at Camp Al Sayliyah (CAS) in Qatar and Camp BONDSTEEL in Kosovo.
- Provided language support to caseworkers to screen, identify, and register Afghan guests including unaccompanied and separate children (UASC) and children at risk
- Aided mental health team in providing linguistically appropriate CB-MHPSS services including individual and group counseling session and Home visits as well as psychosocial education activities through language support and cultural insights
- Assisted protection and MHPSS specialists in comprehension of cultural dynamics related to Child Maltreatment, Neglect, Harassment, Allegations of physical and sexual abuse, Aggressive behavior and domestic violence additionally supported the drafting and implementation of case plans to reduce risk factors and strengthen protection factors of perpetrators
- Assisted caseworkers with language support in case management for Family Tracing and Reunification, Restoring Family Links and Best Interests of Child Assessments (BIA)
- Reviewed and translated official documents and letters from Dari and Pashto to English language and vice versa
- Supported interrogators during inbound interviews of guests arriving at Camp Al Sayliyah from Afghanistan and transiting locations
- Served as supervising personnel for recreational activities facility tasked with coordination, administrative, logistical, maintenance responsibilities to ensure guests' safety and premises upkeeping
- Provided interpretation assistance to caseworkers for Assistance Complaints and Feedback Mechanism at weekly information booth
- Participates in commanders and community leaders' meetings with superintendents regarding assistance complaints and feedback mechanism
- Supports onboarded staff in acclimating to CAS through site tours and other relevant essential orientations
- Provided escorting to Operations department and supported registration process and data collection for all new arrivals including distribution tracking of items of N.F.I (Non-Food items)
- Provided interpretation for RSC different units including, Prescreening, USCIS interviews and cultural orientation sessions
- Supported medical team in pre departure medical examination and vaccinations
- Supported operations team in pre embarkation check, loans distribution and airport escort
MULTILINGUAL CULTURAL MEDIATOR INTERPRETER-TRANSLATOR at International Organization for Migration (2021-10 – Present)
- Provided interpretation and translation assistance to legal, medical, behavioral health and social service professionals including lawyers, psychologists, and case workers in courts, hospitals, and family reunification proceedings
- Provided culturally and linguistically appropriate consultation for conflict resolution and mediation
- Provided travel guide information to families and inhabitants of the camp (City guide, Historical Monuments, and touristic attraction)
- Conducted cultural orientation on various topics and facilitated preventative awareness trainings an drug abuse and other conflicts with long term consequences
- Supported logistic team on non-food items distribution and Supply Chain Management
- Served in other organizations in the same capacity highlighted above
MULTILINGUAL CULTURAL MEDIATOR INTERPRETER-TRANSLATOR at EUROPEAN ASYLUM SERVICE OFFICE (EUAA), EUROPEAN UNION (2021-07 – 2021-09)
- Provided professional level translation of technical and non-technical official documents and diplomatic notes
- Conducted sensitive interviews and provided pre-interview briefings and guidelines to the applicants
- Provided cultural differences between Afghanistan and France during the orientation to the applicants
- Oriented French diplomates regarding Afghanistan nations, cultures, tribal customs, and traditions as per requested
- Provided professional consultation to interview officers as per requested for case decision
MULTILINGUAL CULTURAL MEDIATOR INTERPRETER-TRANSLATOR at SOLIDARITY NOW (ΣΚΕΠ), NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION OR ASSOCIATION (2020-09 – 2021-06)
- Accountable for contributing interpretation and translation for health, educational departments, and public organizations
- Interpreted and translated numerous cases from Farsi, Dari, Pashto, and Urdu into English and vice versa, in Emergency Support to Integration and Accommodation EASTIA and child protection CP projects
- Responsible for undertaking action in emergency situations such as occupational hazards and endangered individuals
- Facilitated life skills sessions and provided tutoring for school-aged children
MULTILINGUAL CULTURAL MEDIATOR INTERPRETER-TRANSLATOR at ILIAKTIDA (AMKE), NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION OR ASSOCIATION (2019-05 – 2019-08)
- Mediated conversational interpretations from Farsi, Dari, Pashto, and Urdu to English vice versa in different settings and activities
- Organized translated trainings with UNESCO for minors regarding future world development and evolution of technology
- Accomplished innumerable interpretations for high level decision makers at the organization
- Provided interpretations that influenced major decision-making for lawyers, psychologists, caseworkers, and shelter administrators
- Conducted cultural, creative, and social activities in various settings to support client population
- Conducted in-filed needs assessments, welfare-checks and supported client's referral pathways to ease access of services
