Arabic Translator

Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation is seeking a skilled Arabic Translator in Bengaluru. The role focuses on translating, editing, and proofreading written content between Arabic and English, ensuring accurate tone and cultural nuance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic or related field and a minimum of 2 years of professional translation experience, with native or near-native fluency in both languages (MSA and English).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional translation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Arabic, Translation, Linguistics, Literature, or a related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Translate written content between Arabic and English.
• Edit and proofread translations to ensure accuracy and tone.
• Maintain cultural nuances in translations.

Skills

Arabic-English translation

Editing

Proofreading

Bilingual Arabic-English

Cultural nuances

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arabic, Translation, Linguistics, Literature, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and fluent Arabic Translator with at least 2 years of professional translation experience to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for translating, editing, and proofreading written content between Arabic and English, ensuring accurate tone, context, and cultural nuances across all communications.

Education: Bachelors degree in Arabic, Translation, Linguistics, Literature, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience in translation, localization, or copyediting (in-house or agency experience preferred).
Language Proficiency: Native or near-native fluency in both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and English (written and verbal). Knowledge of regional Arabic dialects is a plus.

Key Competencies

Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail and grammar.
Deep understanding of Arab culture, idioms, and context sensitivity.
Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle tight deadlines and multi-task.