Translator & Interpreter

Location Baghdad
Discipline: Commercial / Trade
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Michelle Kourie

Contact email: Michelle@businesslobby.net
Contact phone: +96181173717
Job ref: 47570
Published: about 1 month ago

A leading logistics and trading company in Baghdad, Iraq, is seeking a Translator & Interpreter who combines exceptional translation and interpretation abilities with strong communication skills, ensuring accurate and seamless interaction between Arabic and English in both written and verbal communication. 

Responsibilities 
  • Accurately translate official documents, reports, contracts, and email correspondence between English and Arabic, ensuring clarity, consistency, and preservation of meaning.
  • Provide professional interpretation support during meetings, interviews, and discussions between Arabic and English speakers.
  • Facilitate clear verbal communication between management and clients by interpreting conversations in real time with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.
  • Draft, review, and proofread communications in both languages to ensure professionalism, accuracy, and alignment with company standards.
  • Prepare and translate meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and supporting materials as required.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive information, documents, and interpreted discussions.
  • Ensure consistency in terminology and language usage across all translated and interpreted content.
  • Assist management in cross-cultural communication by clarifying context, tone, and intent during verbal and written exchanges.
  • Support internal and external communications by providing timely translation and interpretation services for daily operations and business activities.
Qualifications 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Translation, English Literature, or Business Administration.
  • 2 – 5 years of relevant experience
  • Previous experience in office coordination or professional translation is preferred.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Native Arabic and professional-level fluency in English.
  • Highly organized, professional appearance, and the ability to adapt to a new cultural environment.
Location
  • Baghdad, Iraq
Schedule
  • Monday to Friday | 09:00 AM till 06:00 PM 
  • 2 Months in Baghdad - 2 weeks in Lebanon (ticket on them)
Benefits
  • Competitive Basic Salary | Housing | Transportation | Medical Insurance | Daily Meals and Food Allowance | 30 Days Annual Leave | 1 roundtrip ticket