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About the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

We partner with political leaders worldwide to initiate and implement impactful changes. Our focus is on advising strategic, policy, and delivery aspects, leveraging technology, and sharing our insights to build more inclusive, open, and prosperous nations. Operating globally with over 800 experts spanning 40+ countries and speaking more than 45 languages, we tackle major global challenges across 100+ active projects. We foster an inclusive culture valuing diversity to unlock potential for countries and team members alike.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Saudi Arabian citizen with a minimum of two years translating business materials between English and Arabic, ideally within management consulting or professional services. This position offers exposure to diverse projects supporting personal growth and professional development. Ideal candidates are well-organized, deadline-oriented, and have a sound understanding of content nuances.

Key Duties

• Provide precise translations of business and technical documents between Arabic and English, preserving tone, meaning, and context, including client proposals, presentations, and other corporate documentation.
• Proofread and fine-tune translations for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proper formatting.
• Maintain current knowledge of linguistic and cultural subtleties in both languages, abiding by industry quality, legal, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team translating proposals and relevant materials.
• Engage with project teams to comprehend specialized concepts for accurate translation.
• Coordinate with project managers and colleagues to understand requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively, providing regular updates on translation progress.
• Work alongside external translation providers when necessary to ensure punctual and accurate work delivery.
• Uphold confidentiality and professionally manage sensitive information.
• Perform research on legal, technical, and scientific terminology to ensure correct translations.
• Continuously develop expertise in specialized translation domains.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a Saudi Arabian citizen.
• Ability to work methodically and remain organized to meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• High ethical standards and discretion.
• Fluent written and spoken English with native proficiency in Arabic.
• Highly organized, capable of working well both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills to engage with all organizational levels.
• Eagerness to perform effectively in a dynamic, client-focused setting.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting virtually and directly across diverse cultures.
• Adaptable, hardworking, and driven to achieve results.

Additional Information

Application deadline: September 15, 2026.