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Arabic / English Translator

Arab British Academy For Higher Education
Cairo, Egypt
Posted 6 years ago
197Applicants for3 open positions
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Job Description

  • You will convert written material from one or more 'Arabic ‘ into 'English and from ‘ English’ to ‘ Arabic’', making sure that the translated version conveys the meaning of the original as clearly as possible. The target language is normally your mother tongue.
  • Transcreating may also be part of the job, which is a mix of translation, localization and copywriting, where the text is culturally and linguistically adapted to suit the reader.

Translate a variety of content, including:

  • Commercial
  • Educational
  • Legal
  • Literary
  • Scientific
  • Technical documents

Job Requirements

isYou need to show evidence of:

  • Fluency in two or more languages
  • A good understanding and in-depth knowledge of language/country-specific cultures, known as localization
  • Subject matter knowledge specific to the content you'll be translating
  • Excellent writing skills and command of grammar
  • Attention to detail combined with the ability to work quickly to meet deadlines
  • The ability to use initiative in a commercial context
  • Proficiency in the use of a range of computer packages - knowledge of translation-oriented applications and software is helpful, though not essential
  • Self-motivation, particularly if working as a freelancer
  • Eagerness to acquire new knowledge.
  • You typically need an excellent command of two or more languages. Those most in demand are the official languages of the Arab Republic of Egypt ( AR ) and the United States (Us).

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