PA/ Translator

Our client local Diversified Group of Companies is currently looking to recruit a PATranslator to be based in Abu Dhabi. For this role you will be reporting to the CEO. Your job reponsibilities will include, but limited to

Provide Administrative and advice support to the CEO
Produce documents and information in both Arabic and English, in a timely manner, ensuring consistency with company standards of efficiency
Translate documents of high value for the company, such as, contracts, tenders, letters, requests, announcements, memorandums...etc
Create and maintain manual and computer records and files for the Senior Management team so that records are up to date and information can be accessed readily
Provide a translation service at internal and external meetings so that information is understood and communicated in a consistent manner
Maintain diaries arrange appointments, meetings, travel and accommodation that meet requirements
Type and compose letters on routine matters as directed in order to ensure the efficient running of the office
Screen incoming communications, provide written translation into English, deal efficiently with messages andor referring to internal contact
Take accurate minutes of meetings and prepare them in English and Arabic, circulating them to identified recipients so that they are informed, retaining copies to designated files
Provide an administrative service to the Senior Management Team to ensure the smooth running of the office at all times
Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, team members and senior management
To be considred for this role you must have at least 5 years experience in similar position in administration.

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Dari/Pashto Translator Supervisor-Doha

American Embassy- Doha
Manages and directs a team of translators processing Pashto- and Dari-language print and voice material into clear idiomatic English. Process large amounts of information and discern most important elements while working collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced, often high-pressure, multicultural, team environment. Shift work, including extended hours, evenings, Fridays, and holidays.

SALARY: 105, 819 to 190, 995 Qatari Riyals per year. Additional payments include transportation, housing, education, homeward passage costs. Health care, retirement & other benefits are offered. Salary & benefits dependent on qualifications and experience.

Relocation to Doha, Qatar is required. Embassy will assist with relocation.

Skills

Only those applicants meeting all required skills and experience will be considered. All Applications must be submitted in English language.

A University degree (3 to 4 yrs) in area studies, media studies, or another applicable field such as journalism, political science, economics, or history required.

Typically five years’ work experience in a related substantive field (e.g., translation, media, international affairs, military, political, economic, science and technology); and prior team-level supervisory experience required.

Fluent speaking, reading and writing in English, Pashto and Dari required (performs extensive, sophisticated language tasks, encompassing most matters of interest to well-educated native English speakers).

Additional language proficiency in Urdu, Farsi, Arabic, and/or other regional languages highly desired, but not required.

Required to possess significant knowledge of South Asian affairs and media.

Successful candidates must pass tests in translation, writing, and knowledge of regional affairs; successful candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills; ability to motivate subordinates and to direct and monitor their work performance; computer skills and experience using Internet required.

Successful completion of security and medical checks required.

Education

area studies, media studies, journalism, political science, economics, history
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