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The Company
CTRD Arabia Business Services (CTRD Arabia), a company registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under Commercial Registration No.: 1009114532.

About the Company
We work closely with our partners to deliver national security solutions at the level required by government entities. We place great importance on strong personal relationships, acting as trusted advisors to our clients, and working with them to identify and address the security challenges they face.

People are at the core of our business, whether within our organization or when collaborating with external parties. Our success is linked to building healthy relationships, fulfilling our commitments, taking responsibility for our work, and demonstrating humility in everything we do.

Role Background and Overview
We are seeking a meticulous Proofreader with strong attention to detail and experience in reviewing documents in both Arabic and English to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and clarity. The ideal candidate will refine translations and original texts, ensuring their adherence to professional standards, conveying the intended meaning, and remaining free of grammatical or contextual errors. Strong experience in reviewing materials containing military, security, and technical terminology is highly preferred.

Work Location: Riyadh, with occasional travel to other regions within the Kingdom.

Working Hours: 40 hours.

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract for a period of 6 weeks.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Review translated and original documents in both Arabic and English to detect and correct grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
2. Ensure accuracy and consistency in terminology, tone, and style across all materials.
3. Verify the correct usage of military, security, legal, and technical terminology in sensitive documents.
4. Collaborate with translators and writers to clarify ambiguities and improve the quality of final deliverables.
5. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational security standards when handling sensitive materials.
6. Provide constructive feedback to translators and writers to enhance overall output quality.
7. Ensure final deliverables are ready for publication, submission, or official dissemination.

Key Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in written Arabic, with excellent command of written and reading English.
• Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Arabic Language, English Language, Journalism, or any related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in proofreading or editing, preferably in translation, publishing, official documents, or technical documentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and mastery of grammar rules in both languages.
• Ability to recognize and apply the correct usage of military and defense language and terminology, ensuring accuracy in sensitive contexts.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Preferred Requirements

• Professional certification in editing, proofreading, or translation, such as Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) or American Translators Association (ATA) certifications, or equivalent.
• Previous experience handling official, legal, military, or business documents.
• Familiarity with Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools and document management systems.
• Knowledge of regional Arabic dialects and the ability to standardize text phrasing to ensure uniform language usage.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed from the office or remotely, with secure digital access provided.
• The job may require occasional travel for training or team collaboration purposes.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet urgent task requirements.
• Strict adherence to professional ethics, impartiality, and confidentiality.