Afgan Cultural Advisor 1 - SOSi - Reston, VA

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an Afghan Advisor in support of a U.S. government customer. Afghan Advisors provide cultural expertise in support of missions in Afghanistan. This position reports to the SOSi Section Lead.

Essential Job Duties:

• Be open-minded and committed to working towards a free and democratic Afghanistan, and be willing to support the efforts of U.S. military forces in Afghanistan


• Conducts real-time and accurate interpretations of ongoing conversations in English, Pashto and/or Dari, and/or applicable local dialects


• Provides analysis of and recommendations about Afghan political, social, economic, cultural, religious and tribal issues and other potentially newsworthy trends in the AOR


• Acts as a facilitator at meetings between the military and Afghan officials as deemed appropriate * Through networking, gather information from the local community about issues or events of local or regional significance, special events and celebrations * Gathers information on issues that are important to the Afghan people and the supported command

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $87,000.00 /year

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