Japanese Translator (Project-based)

J-K Network Services; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Batangas City seeks an Interpreter to facilitate communication between Japanese Managers and Filipino workers. Candidates must be fluent in Japanese and Tagalog, with JLPT certification (N3, N2, or N1). Experience in Japan and as an interpreter is a significant advantage. The role includes attending meetings, coordinating site visits, and supporting translation needs.

Qualifications

• Can speak Japanese and Tagalog; English is also needed.
• Must be a Filipino who speaks Japanese.
• JLPT PASSERS only (N3, N2, and N1).
• Experience working in Japan is a big advantage.
• Familiarity with Japanese culture is also a significant advantage.
• Previous experience as an interpreter is advantageous.
• Can process BIR 2303 and Authority to Print after obtaining an offer.
• Should be able to process BIR 2303 and Authority to Print receipt after accepting an offer.

Responsibilities

• Work as an interpreter between Japanese Managers and Filipino workers.
• Relay information from Japanese Leaders to Filipino employees.
• Attend meetings to discuss company systems with workers.
• Visit the site with Japanese Managers to coordinate with Filipino workers.
• Assist and welcome visitors or expats from Japan.
• Support production-related translation.
• Attend meetings during Japanese business trips.
• Help employees with training under Japanese supervision.
• Perform back office tasks requiring Japanese translation.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency

Tagalog language proficiency

English language proficiency

Cultural knowledge of Japan

Experience as an interpreter

Education

Graduate or undergraduate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work as interpreter between Japanese Managers and Filipino workers
• Relay the information from Japanese Leaders to Filipino employees
• Attend meetings to discuss company systems with workers
• Visit the site with Japanese Managers to coordinate with Filipino workers
• Assist and welcome visitors or expats from Japan
• Support production related translation
• Can attend meetings during Japanese business trips
• Help employees with training under Japanese supervision
• Do back office related tasks which need Japanese translation

Qualifications

• Can speak Japanese and Tagalog (English is also needed)
• Must be Filipino who speak Japanese
• Must be JLPT PASSERS only (N3, N2 and N1)
• Open to graduate and undergraduate
• Having experience working in Japan is big advantage
• Having Japanese culture is also a big advantage
• Having experience working as interpreter before is also an advantage
• Can process BIR 2303 and an Authority to Print receipt after acquiring anoffer.