Somali Cultural/Political Advisors

Culmen Intermatiomal is seeking experienced Somalia Cultural/Political Advisors.

Culmen International is seeking a Somalia Cultural/Political Advisor  to support a U.S. Government customer in Somalia. Advisors provide Somali↔English interpretation/translation and delivers timely cultural, political, and operational context to support senior leader engagements and mission execution.

You will provide Somali-to-English and English-to-Somali interpretation and translation support and advise JSOTF-SOM leadership on Somali culture, politics, and operational context. You will help facilitate key leader engagements, provide cultural context, and serve as a liaison between U.S. personnel and members of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS).

This is an in-country role in Somalia with deployment to the AFRICOM area of responsibility (AOR). Candidates must be able to live and work in austere environments and meet U.S. Government pre-deployment medical and psychological screening requirements, as applicable.

• Advise and assist senior leadership during engagements with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS).
• Provide accurate, real-time interpretation and written translation (Somali↔English).
• Apply knowledge of U.S. military operations and policy and Somali culture and politics to day-to-day mission support.
• Review and analyze foreign-language materials to identify and report key information.
• Coordinate with U.S. and Somali Government counterparts to research and develop written products for headquarters.
• Maintain working knowledge of campaign plans and military objectives to align support to mission priorities.
• Provide analysis and practical recommendations to improve engagement effectiveness and operational outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and improve ongoing interactions with the FGS.

• Eligibility Requirement - US Citizen (This requirement is necessary to meet the security and eligibility requirements for the performance of this contract). 
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Excellent command of English and Somali (ILR Level 3 proficiency)
• 3+ years of cultural advisory experience in Somalia
• Thorough understanding of the geopolitical situation in the Horn of Africa
• Willingness to deploy within the AFRICOM area of responsibility (AOR)
• Ability to complete all U.S. Government required pre-deployment medical and psychological screenings, as needed
• Ability to live and work in austere and harsh environments
• Ability to manage stressful situations and perform at a high level for extended periods
• Proficiency with basic computer tools (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience as a linguist and cultural advisor
• Prior experience supporting U.S. SOF elements
• Prior experience supporting U.S. military leaders in a deployed environment
• Somalia native (preferred)

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