Senior Translator
Posted date [29-Feb-2024]  (ID: 1646785)

 Senior Translator - Based in Jeddah office 



Job Title : Senior Translator – based in Jeddah 
Position Location (City) : Jeddah 
Jobs Description : POSITION: Translator



REPORTS TO: Office Manager 



PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:


To operate the firm’s translation division and generate income from the translation division. To convert written material from Arabic to English and vice versa ensuring that, as far as possible, the translated version is as accurate as the source language text. 



RESPONSIBILITIES:



Run the firm’s translation division; 
Attract clients and generate income from the translation division; 
Translates documents and other material from Arabic to English and vice versa requested by the attorneys and clients; 
reading through original material and rewriting it in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained;


researching legal, technical and scientific phraseology to find the correct translation;


liaising with clients to discuss any unclear points; 
proofreading and editing final translated versions; 
providing clients with a grammatical, well-expressed final version of the translated text, usually as a word-processed document;


using the internet and email as research tools throughout the translation process; 
providing quotations for translation services provided;


consulting with experts in specialist areas; 
Perform other duties as assigned. 


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES



Knowledge

Must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:



Office Administration, 
Relevant education 
Language proficiency in English & Arabic 

Skills

Must demonstrate the following skills:

decision making skills; 
effective verbal and listening communications skills; 
computer skills;


specific technical, legal or commercial knowledge; 
dictating translations into a tape recorder or dictaphone;


using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used;


using appropriate software for slick presentation and delivery;


retaining and developing specialist knowledge on specialist areas of translation; and


meeting deadlines. 




Personal Attributes

Must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties and also demonstrate the following personal attributes:



be honest and trustworthy; 
be respectful; 
possess cultural awareness and sensitivity; 
be flexible; and 
demonstrate sound work ethics. 



Additional Information
Posted By: manoj
Category Job Classification -> Others
Experience Required : Jobs by Experience -> 02 to 05 Years
Gender Any
Location jeddah
Country Jobs by Location -> Saudi Arabia
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