Arabic to Spanish/French/German Interpreter – Remote

Important Note: Professional interpretation experience and/or interpreter certification are required for this position. A combination of experience and training can be considered for the role.

Position Summary

Translate written news and media material from Arabic into one or more of Spanish, French or German languages, ensuring meaning and context are maintained. This position performs skilled consecutive, first-person interpretation. Work is performed and reviewed under supervision.

Requirements Summary

• 3+ years of professional interpreting experience
• Proficient in Arabic and any of the target languages (Spanish, French or German)
• Access to a personal computer and internet
• Interpreter certification or Interpretation training courses
• University degree or equivalent
• Remote Position

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides meaning-for-meaning interpreting
• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
• Follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write and communicate in Arabic
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Interact appropriately with others including co-workers, supervisors, and customers
• Work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching and/or corrective action.
• Communicate in person, by telephone, email and WhatsApp
• Follows company interpreter protocols as per company policies and procedures.
• Continuously improves vocabulary and specialised subject matter knowledge, as required for the client interpretation style.
• Maintains confidentiality as per company Interpreter ethics policies.
• Uses MS Office and Google applications.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Fluency in Arabic and the target languages.
• Has access to a computer and internet.
• Skilled at communicating, both orally and in writing in Arabic, English and target languages.
• Understanding of linguistics and different cultures.
• Skilled in adjusting to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and skilled at exercising initiative within the parameter of company policies and procedures.
• Exceptional commitment to confidentiality as per company Interpreter policies.
• Skilled at keeping supervisors informed of problems or issues.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite, and Google Workspace applications.