Amharic to English Translator/Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Translate and edit essential records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts from Amharic to English.

• Execute translation and editing tasks for a client in the U.S. government.

• Accept projects on an as-needed basis.

• Deliver translation and/or editing services under freelance independent-contractor agreements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Willingness to undergo a Tier 1 background check, including fingerprinting.

• Native proficiency in Amharic.

• Near-native proficiency in English.

• Bachelor’s degree in translation or an equivalent credential.

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

• Dependable, capable of meeting deadlines, and highly productive.

• Team-oriented individual with outstanding communication skills.

• Proficient with up-to-date Windows software.

• Excellent skills in formatting.

• Comfortable handling one-to-two-day deadlines.

• Able to provide per-word rates for translation, editing, or both.

• Open to accepting assignments as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects.

• Gain valuable experience in a governmental context.