Arabic Translator

SUMMARY

All Native Incorporated is seeking applicants in the position of part-time Arabic Translator to support our contract with The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) at the Department of State.  The Arabic Translator will use translation skills to aid in the fulfillment of MEPI’s mission to create vibrant partnerships between America and the citizens of the Middle East and North Africa to empower them to build more pluralistic, participatory, and prosperous societies throughout the region.  The incumbent will use foreign language proficiency, knowledge, and experience to translate, and edit written, audio, or video material.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce translations from English to Arabic and from Arabic to English, based on various forms of written or audio material in final format, ensuring that the final version reproduces the original text, but also appealing to the reader.
• Review translations (from English to Arabic and Arabic to English) by other sources to check for accuracy and edit accordingly.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Performance at level 3+ in listening, reading and writing as defined by the DLI, ACTFL or equivalent in Arabic and English.
• Speaking fluency in Arabic and English.
• Extensive experience in language, literature, linguistics or related humanistic fields and translation with a minimum of 5 years of transcription or translation experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience using the Arabic language.
• Proficiency in French a plus, but not required.
• Ability to translate content from web pages, digital documents, and audiovisual sources.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and produce accurate and professional translation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·         U.S. Citizen, able to pass Low-Risk (NACI) Public Trust or equivalent background check.  Current security clearance preferred

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All Native Inc. is a qualified provider of managed services in the fields of information technology, comprehensive voice and data communications solutions, professional services, training, operations and management services. All Native, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) and SDB Certified, Native American Tribally-owned company that serves a widely varied list of clients, including tribal, private industry and governmental entities in a range of global environments.   

ANI offers competitive pay with an excellent benefits package including: Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance/Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) Drug Free, EEO/AAP/F/H/V/D Employer.

About the Middle East Partnership Initiative:

The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is a regional program that helps citizens in the Middle East and North Africa develop more pluralistic, participatory, and prosperous societies.  From within the Near Eastern Affairs Bureau at the State Department, MEPI advances U.S. foreign policy goals by supporting citizens’ efforts at economic, social, and political empowerment, expanding opportunities for women and youth, and helping communities work alongside governments in shaping their own futures.