About the job
Company Description
AHTARAFION is your strategic partner for achieving success in the Saudi Arabian market. Founded in 2023, we offer a range of services to facilitate your company’s entry and growth within the Kingdom. With deep local expertise and a strong network, we provide customized solutions to navigate the complexities of the Saudi landscape. Our core offerings include corporate services, corporate mobility, government relations, and recruitment services.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site. The Translator will be responsible for delivering accurate, high-quality translations between English and Arabic. This role requires coordinating incoming requests, managing deadlines, and ensuring all translated documents meet professional standards. The Translator will also support internal teams with language services while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information. This is an entry-level position, but prior experience in a translation office will be considered an advantage.
Key responsibilities
- Receive and log translation requests, confirming scope, priorities, and deadlines.
- Translate documents from English to Arabic and from Arabic to English with consistent terminology and proper formatting.
- Proofread and edit translated content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and tone.
- Coordinate with internal teams and clients on requirements, queries, and delivery.
- Maintain organized project files and version control, including glossaries and templates.
- Safeguard all documents and data in line with confidentiality protocols.
- Support basic document formatting and conversion when needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation or Languages
- Proficiency in both English and Arabic languages
- Translation skills experience is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management
Preferred plus points
- Familiarity with terminology research and basic quality assurance checks.
- Exposure to computer-assisted translation tools.
- Understanding of Saudi context for legal, corporate, and government documents.
