Arabic Translator

About this task

Job Purpose
Provide accurate, professional, and culturally appropriate Arabic–English translation for official documents, correspondence, reports, policies, regulations, technical materials, presentations, and communications within the Department of Municipality & Transportation. Ensure consistent terminology, linguistic quality, and effective communication while supporting regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Translation Services
- Translate documents from Arabic to English and English to Arabic while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and context.
- Translate official correspondence, reports, contracts, policies, procedures, technical specifications, presentations, and public communications.
- Ensure translations are linguistically correct, professionally written, and culturally appropriate.
- Maintain consistent terminology and language usage across translated materials.

Technical Translation
- Translate engineering, transportation, infrastructure, urban planning, municipal, and regulatory documents.
- Review technical documents to ensure accurate interpretation of specialized terminology.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts to verify technical content when necessary.
- Develop and maintain technical terminology databases and glossaries.

Editing & Proofreading
- Proofread translated documents for grammar, syntax, spelling, formatting, and consistency.
- Review and edit translations completed by external translators or service providers.
- Conduct quality assurance checks before final submission.
- Ensure translated documents meet organizational standards and requirements.

Linguistic Quality Control
- Maintain consistency in translation style, terminology, and formatting.
- Ensure language quality complies with organizational communication standards.
- Update translation references and terminology resources regularly.
- Recommend improvements to translation processes and standards.

Documentation & Records Management
- Maintain records of translated documents and translation requests.
- Organize and archive translation files and reference materials.
- Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive information and official documents.
- Track translation assignments and deadlines to ensure timely delivery.

Stakeholder Support
- Provide language support to internal departments and project teams.
- Assist in preparing bilingual communication materials and presentations.