Translator

Job description / Role

• You should be able to translate ~ 1800-2200 words in good quality, or proofread ~4000-4500 words in a business day and work towards increasing your productivity reasonably while maintaining the expected level of quality
• You have an advanced knowledge of CAT tools and experience, and are able to quickly accommodate and adapt to the applicable CAT tool
• Translate, proofread, edit, and update business related documents clearly, accurately and independently with-the highest quality
• Proofread projects delivered by external service providers and internal junior colleagues, focusing on improving the quality and consistency of the final client facing output
• Provide constructive feedback on the jobs delivered by external service providers and junior colleagues by following the standard feedback process
• Translate and proofread directly in the translation management system in place, and in MS PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other possible formats
• Attend client meetings with case teams to discuss translation projects and answer questions
• Request information from internal clients and if possible, from external clients or through internal clients to validate understanding of the source text, or to inquire about the client context for the sake of delivering validated translation
• Develop and deepen your know-how in CAT technology to boost productivity and efficiency
• Ability to estimate the effort of a given project and align with the service coordinator accordingly

Salary:
AED 10,000 to 12,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English < > Arabic Translation, Linguistics or any relevant degree
• Preferably with 5+ years of relevant experience Advanced knowledge of CAT technology
• Strong understanding of the local context
• Advanced level computer skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to provide interpretation services in client meetings and virtually when required is a plus
• Understanding of the confidentiality of the Client material and acting as a guardian in protection of privacy and confidentiality of Client and Their clients

About the Company

GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.