Arabic Interpreter

Translation Empire; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading translation service provider in Rawalpindi/Islamabad is seeking an Arabic Interpreter and Translator. Candidates must be fluent in English and Arabic, with a relevant degree and IELTS certification. The role involves interpreting in healthcare, legal, and educational settings, requiring attention to detail and confidentiality. This position offers valuable experience and mentorship in professional interpretation standards.

Benefits

Training and development in interpreting and translation

Opportunity to work in diverse sectors

Mentorship from experienced linguists

Qualifications

• Must hold an IELTS certificate with an overall band score of 6.
• Ability to interpret in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal, health, and local government services.
• Check non-English speakers' understanding after each sentence.
• Liaise between the service user and service provider.

Skills

Fluent in English

Arabic language proficiency

Education

BS/MS Degree in English Language, Literature, English Language Teaching (ELT), or TESOL

Interpreting related qualification

Job description

Translation Empire PK is looking for an Arabic Interpreter and Translator in Rawalpindi/Islamabad. We are currently recruiting for Arabic interpreters and translators based in Rawalpindi/Islamabad to work within various settings such as the health care, legal, educational, immigration & refugee services etc.

Established in 2001, Translation Empire PK provides professional interpreting and translation services to both the government, public, and private sectors across organizations around the globe.

If you speak fluent English and Arabic language, this could be the role for you.

We are currently recruiting for:

• Telephone Interpreter
• Video Interpreter
• Translator

The Job:

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding, and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health, and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers' understanding after each sentence
• Conference, consecutive, and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English or another language
• BS/MS Degree in English Language, Literature, English Language Teaching (ELT), or TESOL
• Any other interpreting related qualification
• Must hold an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) certificate with an overall band score of 6, including a minimum of 6 in each individual subtest (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)

Additional Requirements:

• You will be required to sign and agree to a surety bond.
• You will be required to sign and agree to a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

What you’ll gain:

• Training and development in interpreting and translation.
• Hands‑on experience working in live interpretation and translation settings across sectors such as healthcare, legal, education, and immigration.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced linguists, offering insight into real-world communication challenges and professional interpretation standards.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by bridging language gaps in critical public service environments, directly contributing to improved communication, inclusion, and support for diverse communities.

Work Mode:

• Onsite
• Job Location: DHA Sector F Rawalpindi