Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven work experience as a Translator or Interpreter., Fluency in at least two languages is required., BSc in Translation, Interpreting or a similar field is necessary., Excellent proofreading skills and familiarity with translation software are essential..

Key responsibilities:

Read and research industry-specific terminology for accurate translation.

Convert text and audio recordings between languages while maintaining original meaning.

Proofread and edit translated texts for accuracy and formatting.

Collaborate with team members and clients to ensure translation quality meets their needs.

MENA Alliances is a woman-owned business dedicated to connecting global companies with highly-skilled, vetted talent from the MENA (the Middle East and North Africa) region. We source top-notch candidates for you by tapping into our rich network of the MENA region’s best tech pros. Our vetted professionals are experienced and ready to go, and training is rarely required. Ex: Software engineers, programmers, designers, translators, and more at the click of a button. Spending your childhood and youth in a refugee camp and conflict zone could lead you to believe that there is no opportunity available to you in the world. No opportunity means no hope. We wanted to change that for ambitious, talented people who have the skills but are under-employed. Scale your business by building remote teams from MENA’s ambitious top professionals. MENA Alliances Mission: Our mission is to help women and young professionals in the MENA region access the self-determination that comes with in-demand skills and career opportunities. Everyone deserves to reach their full potential, find their passion, and achieve success - no matter where in the world they live. We believe in a world where location is no longer a barrier for diligent, talented people to reach for the success they envision for their future. Our clients range from large enterprises with mega data projects to startups wanting to hire experienced developers. Our core services include: Qualified Professionals On-Demand Translation & Localization Data Labelling & Annotation Our Impact on Numbers: More than 700 jobs offered have been implemented by more than 700 professionals (primarily women and youth). More than 3000 youth and graduates have been trained on skills and tools that enable them to work online and compete in the global market. Her company has reached Global markets such as the US, UK, Swaziland, Germany, Netherlands, and the Gulf region.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

Read given material and research industry-specific terminology
Convert text and audio recordings from one language to one or more others
Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone
Prepare subtitles for videos and online presentations
Cross-reference specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check quality or translation
Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy
Follow up with internal team members and clients to ensure translation meets their needs
Edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g. font and structure)
Network with field experts to stay current on new translation tools and practices

Requirements

Proven work experience as a Translator, Interpreter or similar role
Fluency in at least two languages.
Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
Good knowledge of content editing tools
Familiarity with translation software
Time-management skills
BSc in Translation, Interpreting or similar field
Additional certification in Linguistics is a plus