Translator

JOB SUMMARYThe Translator & Interpreter will be responsible for accurately translating written content and providing professional interpretation services between English and Arabic while preserving meaning, tone, context, and cultural nuances. The role supports various business functions including corporate communications, human resources, legal, operations, commercial activities, meetings, training sessions, and interactions with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires exceptional language proficiency, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to facilitate effective communication in both written and verbal formats.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTranslation ResponsibilitiesTranslate a variety of documents, including technical manuals, legal contracts, policies and procedures, websites, business correspondence, reports, presentations, and marketing materials from English to Arabic and vice versa.Ensure translations are accurate, clear, culturally appropriate, and aligned with the original meaning and intent.Review, edit, and proofread translated documents to ensure consistency, quality, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.Conduct terminology research and maintain translation glossaries and terminology databases to ensure consistency across all company documents.Collaborate with business units to understand technical, legal, commercial, and operational terminology requirements.Adapt content for different audiences while maintaining the integrity of the original message.Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive company information, contracts, employee records, and business communications.Support the preparation and localization of company policies, HR documents, employee communications, and official correspondence.Interpretation ResponsibilitiesProvide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services during meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, audits, negotiations, and business discussions.Act as a language bridge between Arabic-speaking and English-speaking stakeholders, ensuring effective and accurate communication.Accompany executives, visitors, clients, and business partners during meetings and site visits when interpretation support is required.Interpret discussions involving legal, HR, technical, financial, and operational matters while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.Facilitate communication with government entities, external consultants, customers, and international partners when required.Prepare for interpretation assignments by reviewing relevant terminology, background materials, and meeting agendas.Ensure neutrality and confidentiality while interpreting sensitive discussions and business matters.Provide real-time language support during virtual meetings, video conferences, and remote collaborations.General ResponsibilitiesWork closely with department leaders, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure language requirements are met effectively and on time.Support the development of multilingual communication materials and presentations.Maintain organized records of translated documents and interpretation assignments.Identify opportunities to improve translation quality, terminology consistency, and communication effectiveness across the organization.Assist in drafting, reviewing, and refining official company communications in both Arabic and English.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, Interpretation, or a related field.Professional certification from a recognized translation or interpretation organization is preferred (e.g., ATA, ITI, CIOL, NAATI, or equivalent).Advanced proficiency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required.Additional language proficiency is considered an advantage.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in translation and interpretation.Demonstrated experience providing interpretation services in corporate, governmental, legal, or business environments.Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English with an exceptional understanding of linguistic and cultural nuances.Experience translating legal, HR, technical, commercial, and business documents.Expertise in at least one specialized field such as legal, technical, financial, medical, or governmental translation is highly preferred.Familiarity with Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools such as SDL Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, SDL MultiTerm, or similar applications.Strong attention to detail with excellent proofreading and editing skills.Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple assignments within tight deadlines.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.CORE COMPETENCIESEnglish-Arabic TranslationConsecutive & Simultaneous InterpretationCross-Cultural CommunicationBusiness CommunicationLegal & Technical Terminology ManagementPresentation and Meeting SupportConfidentiality & Professional EthicsResearch & Analytical SkillsTime Management & PrioritizationQuality Assurance & ProofreadingMicrosoft Office SuiteCAT Tools & Translation Technology