Kearney, Translator

Almajdouie; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Middle East and Africa is seeking a Translator for their Riyadh office. The role involves producing translations in MS PowerPoint and Word while maintaining high standards of detail and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and be proficient in Arabic and English, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of translation experience (English to Arabic/Arabic to English).
• Strong knowledge of Arabic syntax, grammar, and semantics.
• Ability to translate up to 2,000 words per day.

Responsibilities

• Produce translations directly in MS PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Work at client’s location as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

# Kearney, Translator

Full-time Middle East & Africa, Riyadh

Key responsibilities

• Produce translations directly in MS PowerPoint and MS Word; completing formatting changes as necessary. These can be in-depth, so an excellent working knowledge of PowerPoint is vital.
• Possibly work at client’s location as required.

Who you are

• Have 2+ years of translation experience (English to Arabic/Arabic to English) within a professional services firm - fast turnaround environment would be advantageous.
• Have strong knowledge of Arabic syntax, grammar, and semantics to be able to proofread and edit translated documents.
• Ability to translate up to 2,000 words per day with strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Possess pragmatism, open-mindedness, and flexibility (there will be occasional out of hours requirements).
• Ability to prioritize actions in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to plan workflow, work independently, and take initiative.
• Are a team player, contributing to internal initiatives.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, clarity, tact, professionalism.
• Ability to maintain highest levels of internal and external confidentiality & integrity.
• Proficiency in MS Office package; PowerPoint is a must, plus MS Word and Excel. Experience in translation services is a plus.