Mandarin Translator And Interpreter
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Translation / Interpretation
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The Mandarin Translator and Interpreter will support communication at CIS by translating materials between Mandarin and English to a high standard. They will help ensure that CIS families stay informed and connected through newsletters, event materials, and important meetings. Occasional interpretation assistance will also be provided as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Translate a wide range of materials into Mandarin, including social media posts, newsletters, forms, advertising materials, graphics, website content, important email updates to staff and parents, memos, policy and procedural documents, letters, and more — ensuring alignment with CIS editorial style and quality standards.
- Occasionally translate official documents and other Mandarin materials into English for internal reference, as needed.
- Prioritize translation tasks and manage the workflow through the translation and review process; communicate expected delivery timelines and consult with staff to clarify any unclear content.
- Provide interpretation support between staff and Mandarin-speaking parents during meetings or events, following CIS’s internal interpretation guidelines.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with parents to support their understanding of school communications and ensure they feel informed and engaged.
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural awareness at all times.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mandarin language, Mandarin literature, or translation; additional relevant professional development courses are a strong advantage.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- At least 4 years of experience in content translation and interpretation, ideally for international schools, law firms, local and international NGOs, UN agencies, private sector organizations or governmental institutions
- Experience translating a variety of content from marketing materials to policy documents
- Experience providing interpretation assistance for students and parents an advantage
- Experience studying abroad or working in an international organization, especially in a marketing context, a strong advantage
- Highly proficient in written and spoken business English
- Able to type in English and Mandarin Unicode
- Good ICT skills; working knowledge of the Google Workspace, namely Google Docs and Forms
- Good understanding of localization; able to take into account (and, when needed, carefully explain to colleagues) how Cambodian social and cultural norms are to be respected and reflected in the translation and interpretation process
- Interested in research, learning new things and building new skills; brings growth mindset
Soft Skills
- Child Safeguarding
- CIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to fulfill their role in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students in the school by:
- Undertaking regular professional development on child protection and safeguarding
- Signing a Staff Code of Conduct
- Reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead any concerns they have for the welfare of a student
- All offers of employment are subject to reference checks, social media checks and a criminal record check.
