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Arabic Linguist

  • Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs

Description

Strategic Agenda helps organisations that are trying to make the world a better place communicate effectively in any language. We do this by crafting, editing, designing and translating their content so it's appropriate for a global or local audience.

We're growing, so if you're someone with extensive experience of editing, copy-editing, proofreading and translating English texts into Arabic, and if you are interested in working in the development sector then please apply!

Responsibilities

  • Copy-editing Arabic UN and NGO reports on a wide range of topics
  • Proofreading Arabic translations: ensuring that translations are of high quality and have been thoroughly proofread
  • Translating English texts into Arabic
  • Maintaining Arabic translation assets: updating databases of terms and TMs

Key requirements (please do not apply if you do not meet ALL of these)

  • University degree in translation
  • Native-level proficiency in Arabic
  • Excellent Arabic writing skills
  • Experience working as a professional translator
  • Experience of working with Computer Aided Translation (CAT) tools such as Memsource or Trados or in a translation environment/agency

Required Skills

  • Organised, self-starter, capable of working independently without guidance
  • Mature and responsible
  • Flexibility
  • Excellent MS Office skills
  • Willingness to learn

Asset

  • Experience working in-house for a translation agency
  • Experience of translating development-related texts
  • UK residency or pre-settled status is desirable. Visa sponsorship considered for outstanding candidates.

Hard Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Advanced language knowledge

We offer

  • Relaxed working environment in our Notting Hill office
  • Flexible working and remote working options
  • Competitive salary and company bonus
  • Free company yoga :-)
  • Interesting texts to edit/translate that have an impact!