Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented
Translator & Administration Assistant to join our team! In this role you will get t
o perform translation related works as well as undertake office administration, document control and light receptionist duties.
What You'll Be Doing
- Reading through original material and rewriting it in the target language [Arabic], ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained.
- Using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used.
- Researching legal, technical and scientific phraseology to find the correct translation.
- Liaising with technical staff to discuss any unclear points. Proofreading and editing final translated versions.
- Providing clients with a grammatical, well-expressed final version of the translated text, usually as a word-processed document.
- Using the internet and email as research tools throughout the translation process.
- Meeting deadlines. Consulting with experts in specialist areas.
- Retaining and developing specialist knowledge on specialist areas of translation.
- Document Control: maintaining log of incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring documents are correctly filed and labelled on electronic filing system (PMWeb).
- Office Administration: Ensuring the smooth running of a small office (6 people). Ordering office supplies using Parsons systems, organizing couriers etc.
- Receptionist Duties: Greets visitors and notifies person(s) being visited, maintains schedule for conference rooms
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Having at least 2 years Higher Diploma or High School qualification.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
- Good business English and Arabic and general office practice skills are required.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Additionally, some familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheet and database software, and a typing skill at 40 words per minute.
- Experience with PMWeb is preferred.
Minimum Clearance Required To Start
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
