Arabic Editor and Language Specialist
Quick answer
Chemonics is hiring a mid-level Arabic Editor and Language Specialist for the Syria Education Programme II in the Syrian Arab Republic, focusing on adapting and transcreating English-language content into high-quality Arabic. The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree.
- Role
- Arabic Editor and Language Specialist
- Organization
- Chemonics
- Location
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Chemonics is seeking an Arabic Editor and Language Specialist to support the Syria Education Programme II, focusing on adapting, editing, and transcreating English-language technical products into high-quality Arabic content.
What you'll do
- Translate, adapt, edit, and transcreate English-language technical products into high-quality Arabic
- Produce Arabic content suitable for a government-facing and senior stakeholder audience
- Localize Syria Education Programme II materials to ensure they are contextually and culturally appropriate
- Collaborate with different teams to ensure consistency in terminology and understanding of content
- Maintain and update an internal glossary of key development and institutional terms
- Review and edit English to Arabic translations for accuracy, consistency, and completeness
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Arabic Language, English Language, Linguistics, Journalism, Literature, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of professional editing, translation, or Arabic-language content development experience
- Proven ability to produce translated Arabic content from English text that reads as if originally written in Arabic
- Native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English
- Strong understanding of Modern Standard Arabic and relevant regional dialects
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and, preferably, computer-assisted translation tools
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in the Syrian Arab Republic.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of professional editing, translation, or Arabic-language content development experience, and proficiency in both Arabic and English.
How do I apply?
To apply, please fill out the SEP II Job Application Form by October 21, 2026, and upload your CV, cover letter, and one relevant portfolio example of previous work.
Is the job remote?
The job location is not specified, so it may be on-site or remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Chemonics's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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