Overview
Translator Jobs in Doha at Event Team
Key Job Responsibilities
- Convert written material from source language into the target language – English to Modern Standard Arabic or vice versa.
- Content material includes, but not limited to, text for exhibition guides and books.
- Proofread and edit working drafts and final translated versions.
- Retain and develop knowledge in specialist areas of translation – culture, art history, museum interpretation, etc.
- Set project priorities and schedules.
- Develop glossary with exhibition, museum, art and culture terminology in Modern Standard Arabic.
- Contribute to the development of the translation style-guide in alignment with other departments/museums.
- Closely liaise between departments to ensure consistency and relevance of all content related to publications.
- Assist the section in outsourcing translators for languages other than English and Arabic and ensuring their deliverables are up to the standards.
- Quality Control – Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
- Ensure all content produced meets the stakeholders’ objectives and precisely reflects their tone and intent.
- Quality control over all texts before production.
- Communication – Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Necessary knowledge to be able to do the job
- Good communicator with exceptional verbal and writing skills in English and Modern Standard Arabic languages.
- Ability to use specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find closest equivalents for terminology and words used.
- Produce daily translation output of around 1000 words.
- Detail-oriented and performs well under deadlines.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Technically savvy with strong skills in MS Office.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Self-starter, ability to work independently and with an entrepreneurial attitude.
- Passion for creating and implementing new initiatives.
- Commitment to working collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, program participants, and other supporters. Education and certification requirements
- Bachelor, preferably Master’s Degree in English Literature/Language, Arabic, Translation, Communication, or relevant field. Experience required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Projects.
- Project management experience managing multiple assignments in short timeframes while delivering high-quality results.
- Experience in translating exhibition/art material from English to Modern Standard Arabic and vice versa.
- 4-6 years of experience in translating museum/art related content.
- Demonstrate cultural knowledge and sensitivity.
Pay: QAR8,000.00 per month
Experience:
- similar role : 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Arabic (Required)
License/Certification:
- Qatar ID (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Translator
Company: Event Team
Location: Doha
