Arabic-English Translator-contract service

Job Purpose

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Arabic-to-English translator to join our team. As a translator, you will be crucial in facilitating effective communication between Arabic-speaking individuals and English-speaking audiences by accurately and fluently translating a wide range of texts. This role requires exceptional linguistic proficiency, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of both Arabic and English languages. The primary responsibility of the Arabic to English Translator is to provide high-quality translations of various documents, texts, and materials.

Key Responsibilities
1. Translation: Translate various documents, texts, and materials from Arabic to English while maintaining accuracy, fluency, and consistency.
2. Language Proficiency: Demonstrate exceptional proficiency in both Arabic and English, ensuring that the target audience easily understands the translated content.
3. Cultural Sensitivity: Recognize and account for cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions in both the source and target languages to convey the intended meaning accurately.
4. Proofreading and Editing: Review and edit translated content to correct errors in grammar, syntax, and style, ensuring the final text is of the highest quality.
5. Research: Conduct research and gather relevant information to provide context and enhance the accuracy of translations, especially for specialized or technical subjects.
6. Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information contained in the translated documents.
7. Meeting Deadlines: Complete translations within the established deadlines to ensure timely delivery of materials to clients or stakeholders.
8. Communication: Collaborate with project managers and clients to clarify project requirements, address questions, and provide updates on translation progress.
9. Terminology Management: Maintain and update a comprehensive terminology database to ensure consistency and accuracy in future translations.
10. Continuous Learning: Stay current with language trends, cultural developments, and industry-specific terminology through ongoing professional development.
11. Quality Control: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure the highest level of translation quality.
12. Feedback Integration: Be open to feedback and willing to make revisions and improvements based on input from clients or colleagues.

Key Activities & Deliverables
• 15,000 words translated from Arabic to English
• The translated texts must be delivered in Word files formatted and clearly labeled according to the original files.

Deliverables Timing: the delivery timing of the work will be discussed in the interview.

Qualification (Education/Work Experience)
1. Bachelor’s degree in English, Translation, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
2. Proven experience as a translator, with a strong portfolio of previous translation work.
3. Native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
5. Cultural sensitivity and a deep understanding of the cultural nuances of Arabic-speaking regions.
6. Strong research skills and the ability to quickly grasp complex subjects.
7. Proficiency in the use of translation software and tools.
8. Time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
9. Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
10. Ethical and professional conduct, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
11. Experience in specialized fields (e.g., legal, medical, technical, or literary translation) is a plus.
12. Professional certification in translation is an advantage but not required.
This job description provides an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the role of an Arabic to English Translator. The successful candidate will be vital in bridging language and cultural gaps, ensuring effective communication between Arabic and English-speaking communities.