About the role

Moroccan Darija is the everyday language of Morocco. It draws on Arabic, Amazigh (Berber) languages, French and Spanish, and speakers of Middle Eastern dialects often find it hard to follow. The UK's Moroccan community is long established, and many families include Amazigh speakers of Tarifit, Tamazight or Tashelhit.

Assignments include GP and hospital care, family court, police and solicitor appointments, schools and immigration matters. Translators work on Moroccan civil documents, which are usually in Standard Arabic and French.

What you will do

Interpret in Darija, and move to Standard Arabic or French where a client or document requires it.
Translate Moroccan civil status records and court papers from Arabic or French into English.
Follow professional standards of accuracy, impartiality and confidentiality on every assignment.
Prepare for each booking by reviewing the brief and researching specialist terminology in advance.
Take on-site assignments at hospitals, courts, offices and other venues, and remote sessions by video or telephone.
Take on transcription and translation of Moroccan Arabic recordings for legal, research and media clients, if this work interests you.

What we are looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Moroccan Arabic and English, spoken and written.
Relevant qualifications such as the DPSI, DPI or a translation degree, or equivalent professional experience; CIOL, ITI or NRPSI membership is welcome.
French is an advantage; Tarifit, Tamazight or Tashelhit is welcome.
Willingness to undergo a DBS check, which is required for some assignments, such as those involving children or vulnerable adults.
For on-site work in the UK, the right to work in the UK.
Reliable internet access and suitable equipment (computer or phone with headset) for video and telephone work.

What we offer

Freelance flexibility, accepting work when it suits you.
Remote and on-site assignments.
Fair pay that reflects your skills and time.
Support from our operations team.
Assignments across sectors, including healthcare, legal and public services.

Moroccan 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 Moroccan Arabic linguist with us, you can take on the full range of work we offer in Moroccan Arabic:

Moroccan 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.
Moroccan Arabic translation of documents into and out of English, from letters, medical reports and school records to contracts, research and websites.
Certified Moroccan Arabic translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted by UK authorities such as courts, the Home Office, universities and employers.
Moroccan 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 Amazigh (Berber) interpreters as well?

Yes. If you speak Tarifit, Tamazight or Tashelhit, list it in your application.

How do I apply?

Use the application form on this page. Tell us your languages, dialects, qualifications and the type of work you are interested in.

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Freelance Moroccan Arabic (Darija) Interpreter and Translator