German Translator (Remote)
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Summary
Translates written documents and performs oral translations for a public-sector organisation's project management team, also formatting multilingual documents and maintaining the translation/interpretation database. Requires fluency in English and a second language (German) plus at least one year of related experience.
We are working with an organisation in the public sector to appoint a German Translator for their project management team.
Key Responsibilities
- Translating documents.
- Performing oral translations.
- Formatting documents in various program applications, for documents in specific target languages.
- Maintaining the translation/interpretation database.
- Routing proof of completed work.
Requirements & Qualifications
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in education, languages, sociology, social work, or related field
- One year of progressively more responsible multi-language experience with proficiency in the target language .
- Experiential knowledge of the culture, customs, and governmental and school services of countries speaking that language
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English, as well as in a second language; skill in interview and conference techniques
- Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with people from varying cultural and/or language backgrounds.