Translator مترجم, Saudi Arabia

Translator - مترجم

Job Title Translator
Division / Sector CFC / Logistics
Reports to Manager - Customs Clearance
Reported by None

Purpose of the Job (Overall accountability)

 To undertake the timely and accurate translation of materials​/​s necessitated by the activities and requirements of the customs clearance function.
Principal responsibilities / accountabilities
• Ensures the efficient and accurate translation of all documents and materials required by the Manager Customs Clearance.
• Reads through original material and rewrites it in Arabic​/​h (depending on the requirement).
• Ensures the meaning of the original document​/​l is retained and that the translation is clear and comprehensible.
• Utilizes specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to locate the closest equivalents for terminology and words used within the logistics industry.
• Researches legal, technical and scientific phraseology to find appropriate translation.
• Uses the internet to conduct research and utilize the various online translation tools if need be.
• Keeps record of commonly used words and phrases (within logistics) in Arabic and English, to expedite / ensure accuracy of translations.
• Proofreads and edits all written work to ensure neatness, accuracy, and relevance to CFC..
• Provides colleagues and the Manager Customs Clearance with a grammatical, well-expressed final version of the translated text, as a soft or hard copy.
• Consults experts in specialist areas within CFC, in case of extraordinary translation work, to ensure accuracy of translations and relevance to CFC employees and customs officials.
• Develops and updates specialist knowledge in translation within the context of the logistics industry.
• Follows procedures of reporting on performance and other reports required from time to time to the Manager - Customs Clearance.

Note: The principal accountabilities listed above are an illustrative list and not an exhaustive list. Additional responsibilities may be added from time to time depending on organisational requirements.

Skills

Experience​/​s
Essential

• Diploma preferably in a language or linguistics
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• 3-5 years experience in translation preferably within a logistics

company
Personal Attributes​/​s

High level of

• Quality Orientation
• Detail Orientation
• Communication Skills
• Writing Skills

Medium level of
• Interpersonal Relationship Skills