Amharic to English Translator and/or Editor

This is a remote position.

Amharic to English Translator and/or Editor – (Remote – ongoing basis)

Freelance Independent Contractor

*** Must be a U.S. citizen willing to undergo a Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Job Description:

We seek an experienced Amharic-to-English translator and/or editor to join our team.

The work is for our U.S. government client and requiresfull U.S. citizenshipto translate vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts. The role will consist of translating and editing various types of documentation.

Requirements

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:

1. A native speaker of Amharic and near-native English.

2. Bachelor’s degree in translation or an equivalent qualification.

3. A minimum of two to five years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor.

4. Reliable, able to meet deadlines, and highly productive.

5. A team player with excellent communication skills.

6. Must be equipped with up-to-date Windows software.

7. Excellent formatting skills.

8. Comfortable with one-to-two-day deadlines.

9. Able to provide per-word rates for either translations, editing, or both.

10. Willing to accept assignments as needed.

Originally posted on Himalayas