Translator, Egypt Economic Courts Activity

Job Description

Project Summary:

The Government of Egypt envisions improved government efficiency and transparency through increased automation and e-services, human development and staff training for judges, senior court management and clerical staff, social inclusion, and the development of systems as laid out in its Vision 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy. To support that vision, MSI is implementing the USAID-funded Economic Courts Activity, a five-year program that works in eight Egyptian governorates: Cairo, Alexandria, Ismailia, Tanta, Mansoura, Beni Suef, Assiut and Qena.

**Please note: Only Egyptian citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Senior Translator will translate documents and other material from one language to another and/or translate spoken passages from one language to another during meetings, discussions, seminars, and teleconferences. This position will work directly under the supervision of the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Read and rewrite technical documents in the target language, following rules pertaining to factors such as word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
• Serve as interpreter at seminars, speeches, meetings, and teleconferences providing consecutive or simultaneous translation between languages.
• Facilitate effective communication and comprehension between parties.
• Listen to complete statements in one language, translate to second, and translate responses from second into first language; express either approximate or exact translation, depending on nature of occasion.
• Render oral translation of material at time it is being spoken while interpreting simultaneously.
• Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy.
• Follow up with internal team members and counterparts to ensure that translations meet their needs.
• Receive briefing or prepares through reading and study on subject matter prior to meetings or discussions.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Interpreting, or similar field is required.
• Minimum five years of work experience as a Translator and/or Interpreter is required.
• Strong legal background is highly desirable.
• Strong proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors is required.
• Strong time-management skills are preferred.
• Strong listening, organizational, teamwork, and technical writing skills are required.
• Fluent reading and writing skills in Arabic and English is required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

About the Organization

Company Profile:

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.