About the role

Egyptian Arabic, especially the Cairo variety, is the most widely understood Arabic dialect thanks to Egyptian film and television. Upper Egyptian (Sa'idi) speech differs noticeably, and some clients from rural areas need an interpreter who knows it. Egyptian Arabic speakers in the UK include professionals, students, families and asylum seekers.

Assignments include GP and hospital care, family and criminal courts, police interviews, business meetings and immigration matters. Translators work on Egyptian civil, academic and commercial documents.

What you will do

Interpret in Egyptian Arabic, adjusting between Cairene and Sa'idi speech and Modern Standard Arabic as needed.
Translate Egyptian certificates, contracts and court papers from Arabic into English.
Keep everything you hear and read on assignments strictly confidential, and remain impartial throughout.
Build and maintain your own glossaries for the sectors you work in.
Attend video and telephone assignments from a quiet, private space with a reliable connection.
Produce accurate transcripts and English translations of recorded Egyptian Arabic speech, for example police interviews or research recordings.

What we are looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Egyptian Arabic and English, spoken and written.
The DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting), DPI (Diploma in Police Interpreting) or an equivalent qualification is an advantage; CIOL or ITI membership is welcome.
Experience of legal or commercial translation is an advantage.
Willingness to complete a DBS check for assignments in healthcare, education or with vulnerable people.
Right to work in the UK if you will take on-site assignments in the UK.
A reliable internet connection, headset and quiet, private workspace for remote assignments.

What we offer

Remote work by video and telephone, plus on-site bookings.
Fair compensation for your skills and time.
Opportunities for professional development.
Help from our operations team before and after assignments.
Varied assignments across healthcare, legal, government, finance and more.
Flexible working: choose the assignments that suit your availability.

Egyptian Arabic work with SILA Linguists®

SILA Linguists® is a language services company providing interpreting, translation and transcription across the UK, North America, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, in more than 350 languages and dialects. As a Egyptian Arabic linguist with us, you can take on the full range of work we offer in Egyptian Arabic:

Egyptian Arabic interpreting of every type: face-to-face, telephone (OPI) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, video (VRI) through the SILA Linguists® app or the client's platform, consecutive, simultaneous, conference and remote simultaneous (RSI), community and escort interpreting.
Egyptian Arabic translation of documents into and out of English, from letters, medical reports and school records to contracts, research and websites.
Certified Egyptian Arabic translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted by UK authorities such as courts, the Home Office, universities and employers.
Egyptian Arabic transcription of audio and video recordings, with time stamps, translation of the transcript and subtitling.

Our vetted, trained and qualified linguists work in legal, police and court settings, immigration and asylum matters, NHS and private healthcare, social care, schools and universities, charities and business. Every assignment is covered by confidentiality agreements and UK GDPR.

Questions

Do you need Sa'idi Arabic interpreters?

Sometimes. If you are comfortable with Upper Egyptian speech, mention it in your application.

Can I work remotely?

Yes. Many assignments are delivered by video or telephone, and on-site work in the UK is also available.

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Freelance Egyptian Arabic Interpreter and Translator