WHAT YOU'LL DO

You will be independently translating and proofreading documents such as business-related presentations, proposals and texts on topics related to market studies, business strategy, company organization, human resources, etc. from English to Arabic and vice versa. You will be expected to turn around a variety of documents in KPIs based deadlines. Your responsibilities will include:

• You should be able to translate ~ 1800-2200 words in good quality, or proofread ~4000-4500 words in a business day and work towards increasing your productivity reasonably while maintaining the expected level of quality
• You have an advanced knowledge of CAT tools and experience, and are able to quickly accommodate and adapt to the applicable CAT tool
• Translate, proofread, edit, and update business related documents clearly, accurately and independently with-the highest quality
• Proofread projects delivered by external service providers and internal junior colleagues, focusing on improving the quality and consistency of the final client facing output
• Provide constructive feedback on the jobs delivered by external service providers and junior colleagues by following the standard feedback process
• Translate and proofread directly in the translation management system in place, and in MS PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other possible formats
• Attend client meetings with case teams to discuss translation projects and answer questions
• Request information from internal clients and if possible, from external clients or through internal clients to validate understanding of the source text, or to inquire about the client context for the sake of delivering validated translation
• Develop and deepen your know-how in CAT technology to boost productivity and efficiency
• Ability to estimate the effort of a given project and align with the service coordinator accordingly
• Participate in the team wide learning and development initiatives (internships, functional training, competency development trainings …etc.) to facilitate knowledge sharing and capability building

YOU'RE GOOD AT

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  You are highly capable of demonstrating a broad working knowledge of your primary function and leverage your past experiences to take on new projects and work independently or with limited oversight as directed
• You are good at giving and discussing feedback with service providers and internal junior colleagues following the standard process
• You are good at receiving, discussing, validating and implementing feedback from your senior colleagues and leadership
• Conduct effective online search and offline investigative search to validate understanding of source text and terminology ensuring the delivered translation is in line with the client’s expectations
• You are comfortable at interacting with internal and external stakeholders across functions and networks outside of your own area.
• You are able to influence results over your core areas of responsibility
• You are able to solve problems by choosing and developing alternatives for self and other junior colleagues when needed
• Attention to details
• Critical thinking and ability to identify and suggest improvements
• Ability to manage your time effectively ensuring a timely delivery of your daily tasks, and develop a strong sense of deadline management
• You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• You have significant experience in project management and the ability to parallel process multiple initiatives
• You are results driven and self-motivated
• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment
• Ability to manage own workload responsibly specially when working remotely
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to handle priorities effectively Comply with BCG culture, values, and code of conduct
  

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

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  Bachelor’s degree in English < > Arabic Translation, Linguistics or any relevant degree
• Preferably with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of CAT technology
• Strong understanding of the local context
• Advanced level computer skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to provide interpretation services in client meetings and virtually when required is a plus
• Understanding of the confidentiality of the BCG material and acting as a guardian in protection of privacy and confidentiality of BCG and BCG clients

You will be working closely with the Translation team in, which includes the Translation Service Coordinator, peers, colleagues and Team Leaders. You will be reporting to your respective Team Leader. You will be regularly interacting with the Consulting Staff, internal teams, ME leadership and other colleagues in offices across the BCG network. You will also be expected to interact work with external translation service providers as well as attend client meetings in person or remotely to provide interpretation services when required.