J ob Position: English/Gulf Arabic Translator and Interpreter (Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Translate written documents or other materials from English to Gulf Arabic.
* Interpret spoken English or Arabic into the other language in a variety of settings which may include, but are not limited to, meetings between two or more OPM-MOI team members and other American or Saudi interlocutors.
* Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks, including but not limited to answering and directing phone calls, filing, record keeping, note taking, scheduling meetings, preparing written communication in both English and Arabic, manage office supplies, arrange travel, assist with preparation of reports, manage classroom logistics, and other related tasks as may be required.
* Take written notes, in English, at meetings and events as may be required.
* Prepare a written summary of conversations following meetings or events, as may be required.
Education and Qualifications:
- Fluent in both written and spoken United States style of English. Language Proficiency: (Advanced or Level IV equivalent)
- Level IV+ English: Professional translation ability in English and Arabic, Level IV+ Arabic: Professional translation ability in English and Arabic,
- The Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) skill level descriptions shall be used to define the language skills of individual translators and interpreters.
- Translation Bachelor's Degree or two years of college with no less than four years of relevant experience. If no college, then six years' experience required,
- The applicant must have two to six years of progressively responsible experience in translation, interpretation and/or language training in English and Arabic,
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a translation and interpretation skills test,
- Successfully pass an interview with a panel of potential team members and other evaluators,
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to generate written reports with minimal grammatical errors,
- Experience with simultaneous translations is desirable.
- Must be able to travel occasionally out of the Riyadh area for periods of up to one month at a time,
- Able to occasionally work a flexible work schedule
- Possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to read nonverbal communications,
- Must be emotionally mature and able to adapt to a quickly changing environment and work requirements,
- Able to work as an active team member in close cooperation and collaboration with an American advisor and the personnel of the Special Forces for Security and Protection (SFSP),
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to proactively identify potential issues and offer solutions .
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.