Senior Bilingual Translator: Seeking a highly skilled Senior Bilingual Translator with extensive experience in translating complex documents between Arabic and English. The role requires exceptional language proficiency, cultural understanding, and a proven track record in delivering accurate and contextually appropriate translations. Join our dynamic team to play a key role in bridging language gaps and facilitating clear communication across diverse sectors.
Overview
We are in search of a talented and experienced Senior Bilingual Translator to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional language skills in both Arabic and English, demonstrating a deep understanding of cultural nuances and context. This role demands expertise in translating a wide range of documents, from legal and technical materials to marketing and business communications. The Senior Bilingual Translator will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate, high-quality translations that meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Document Translation: Translate various types of documents, including legal contracts, technical manuals, marketing materials, and business communications, ensuring accuracy and maintaining the intended meaning and tone in both Arabic and English.
- Cultural Context: Apply cultural knowledge to adapt translations for different audiences, ensuring that the content is contextually appropriate and culturally sensitive.
- Quality Assurance: Review and edit translations to ensure they are error-free, clear, and consistent. Maintain high standards of quality in all translated materials.
- Collaboration: Work closely with clients, project managers, and other team members to understand project requirements, deadlines, and any specific instructions for each translation task.
- Research: Conduct research on terminology and industry-specific jargon to ensure accurate translations, especially for specialized fields such as legal, technical, or medical.
- Feedback: Provide constructive feedback and suggestions to improve translation processes and tools. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance translation quality and efficiency.
- Project Management: Manage multiple translation projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality translations.
- Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality, ensuring that all translated materials are secure and protected.
Required Qualifications
- Fluency: Native proficiency in both Arabic and English, with an excellent command of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary in both languages.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional translation experience, with a proven track record in translating complex documents across various domains.
- Certifications: Relevant translation certifications or qualifications are highly desirable. Experience with translation tools and software is an advantage.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in translation, with a commitment to producing error-free and high-quality work.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
- Cultural Understanding: In-depth knowledge of cultural nuances and context in both Arabic and English-speaking regions.
- Project Management: Experience managing translation projects, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
- Specialization: Expertise in specific fields such as legal, technical, medical, or marketing translation.
- Technology: Familiarity with translation tools and software (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ) and knowledge of localization practices.
- Additional Languages: Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Working Conditions
- Location: This position can be performed remotely or in an office setting, depending on the candidate’s preference and company policy.
- Hours: Full-time, with flexibility based on project requirements and deadlines.
- Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
