Translation Officer

About us

Al Khor International School is a 4 to 18, co-educational and non-selective international school. Owned by QatarEnergy-LNG, the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas, AKIS caters for the children of the company’s employees. We are one of the largest international schools in the Middle East, with approximately 4,000 students across our British and CBSE curriculum schools. The school has exceptional facilities and is located in Al Khor Community, 40 minutes north of Qatar’s capital city, Doha.

The opportunity:

We seek to appoint a qualified, experienced Translation Officer to ensure accurate and contextually appropriate translation of documents, communications, and educational materials between English and Arabic. The successful candidate will demonstrate linguistic proficiency, cultural sensitivity, and attention to detail. The role involves translating official documents, internal and external communications, and school policies, as well as liaising with Arabic-speaking stakeholders. The Translation Officer supports the school’s operational and educational objectives by facilitating effective communication. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming community in one of the leading international schools in the region.

Skills and qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree in in English/Arabic, Translation, Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar translation or administrative role, preferably within an educational or government setting
• Experience working with official documents, academic materials, or regulatory communications.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written Arabic and English, with excellent grammatical and stylistic command of both languages.
• Strong knowledge of formal Arabic used in official and educational contexts.
• Strong cultural awareness and understanding
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to safeguard and promote the well-being of children and young people

What we offer:

Our excellent compensation package includes:  

• A competitive tax-free salary
• Access to community clubs, including restaurants, swimming pools, gymnasiums and other leisure and sports facilities. For more details, please click on the following link https://www.akcommunity.org/  
• High-quality professional learning and development
• Generous housing allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Furniture allowance
• Baggage allowance
• Annual flight allowance for employee
• Medical cover
• End of service benefits

Recruitment requirements:

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to submit a fully attested educational certificate, transcript and a police certificate.

Please note that due to government regulations, we can only consider applicants who are below 50 years of age.

How to apply:

Please click on this link and apply for the relevant AKIS job posting.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:

14 January 2025

For further information about the school, please visit https://www.akis.sch.qa

Al Khor International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a thorough criminal records check.