I have an extensive experience in translation with international organizations and donor agencies for more than 10 years. I have worked in many fields of translation and have provenmore...I have an extensive experience in translation with international organizations and donor agencies for more than 10 years. I have worked in many fields of translation and have proven quality as I depend on thorough research tools as well as CAT tools (TRADOS) in the translation process which increases the effeciency and accuracy of the work delivered. I am also purusing an advanced degree in translation of the language pair (ENG-ARA) to enhance my knowledge and ability to carry out the work.

Area Covered: A lot of areas including economics, finance, environment, energy, gender....etc
Work Experience Summary: Translator & Text Aligner, August 2010 – present
International Monetary Funds, Washington DC (Technical and General Services Department, Arabic Translation Section)
• Provides highly quality (English/Arabic) translation for highly technical documents in the field ‎of economics.
• ‎Responsible for the alignment translated files pairs to upload to the Multitrans system on regular basis and for adding a list of translated jobs to the Arabic textbase including some large publications as per the need and guidance of the Arabic Section.
• Analyzes and keeps record of textbases and produces a list of jobs which need to be added and those which need to be removed.
• Detects major misalignment problems in files and their formats and then work in cooperation with the responsible person on fixing these issues to build on the system textbases in both languages.

Translator , August 2008 – present
The World Bank (General Services Department – Translation Hub)
• Provides highly quality (English/Arabic/English) translation for highly technical documents in the field of development, environment, gender, economics, Microfinance ….etc.
• Translate and edit project documents, proposals and correspondence from Arabic to English and vise versa.
• Provide high level substantive editing following the agreed style and specifications (checking for spelling, grammar/punctuation/usage, accuracy, completeness and consistency) for all documents and reports according to World Bank’s formats.
• Conducts necessary research for each document being translated in order to ensure that the meaning is interpreted correctly and in full, and that appropriate specialized terminology is employed.
• Utilize Trados software in transfer from the source text into the target text using the built in World Bank translation memory.

Project Officer, Feb 2010 – May 2010
International Monetary Funds, Washington DC (Technical and General Services Department, Arabic Translation Section)
• Was responsible for the alignment and upload of translated files pairs to the system on regular basis and for adding a list of translated jobs to the Arabic textbase including some large publications as per the need and guidance of the Arabic Section.
• Analyzed the textbases and produced a list of jobs which need to be added and those which need to be removed.
• Detected major misalignment problems on Multitrans which need to be fixed.
• Produced a detailed report on the areas that could be improved in Multitrans in comparison with other CAT tools customized to accommodate the requirements of the Arabic language.

Freelance Translator, June 2009 – Present
Sanabel, Microfinance Network of Arab Countries, Dokki, Cairo
• Translated Lebanon Country Microfinance Profile into Arabic (June 2009).
• Translated Jordan Country Microfinance Profile into Arabic (June 2009).
• Translated 2009 Sanabel Annual Conference Report into Arabic (June 2009).
• Translated the Social Performance Standards Report created by the MIX Market (June 2009).
• Translated the Sanabel's Endorsement Letter of the Campaign for Client Protection in Microfinance and the 6 principles annex of the letter (August 2009).
• Translated SPM Survey (August 2009).
• Edited and translated Sanabel's Financial Analysis Course material (September- October 2009).
• Translated presentations on Results from members needs assessment survey & Results from the membership satisfaction survey (November 2009).
• Translating Pricing Transparency for the Stakeholders in Microfinance report for the Arabic Microfinance Gateway (December 2009 – January 2010) (http://arabic.microfinancegateway.org/content/article/detail/26838 )

Executive Assistant to Compliance Regulatory Group Head, June 2009 – August 2009
National Bank of Egypt, Corniche el Nil, Cairo
• Arrange appointments and maintain the Head of Office agenda, arrange meetings, receive visitors, and screen telephone calls.
• Prepare briefing materials and correspondence for the Head of Office.
• Attend to protocol matters and maintain filing and correspondence system for the Head of Office.
• Participate in organization and preparation of staff and other meetings and take minutes.
• Keep the database of official contacts.
• Translation of the Department monthly newsletter from English to Arabic.
• Operate word processing and office equipment.

Conference Translation Assistant, March 2009 – May 2009
Sanabel, Microfinance Network of Arab Countries, Dokki, Cairo
• Responsible for translation of conference related documents, brochures and materials from English to Arabic.
• Responsible for editing, proofreading and revising outsourced translations as received
• Provides highly quality (English/Arabic/English) translation for highly technical documents in the field of Microfinance distributed by the network
• Responsible for coordination of conference translation tasks, setting priorities and delivering tasks on deadlines.
• Provide high level substantive editing following the agreed style and specifications (checking for spelling, grammar/punctuation/usage, accuracy, completeness and consistency) for all documents and reports of Sanabel.
• Audits quality level of a variety of documents.
• Conducts necessary research for each document being translated in order to ensure that the meaning is interpreted correctly and in full, and that appropriate specialized terminology is employed.
• Coordinates all aspects of the translation process of publications and documents (including any editorial changes, quality assurance, etc.) to ensure consistency of style and terminology in the final products

Senior Translator/Editor, July 2008 – September 2008
Mubasher Value Added Services, Nasr City, Cairo
• Responsible for all aspects of publication associated with the research department; mainly editing and translation of all publications.
• Edit, sort and file daily, weekly and monthly newsletters, reports, bulletins, and alerts as regards to their formatting and content.
• Upkeep a record of clientele while mailing the departments publications to clients and designated parties
• Prepares and self-revises translations of documents, from English into Arabic and vice versa.
• Responsible for ensuring completeness, accuracy and stylistic acceptability of translations produced.
• Conducts necessary research for each document being translated in order to ensure that the meaning is interpreted correctly and in full, and that appropriate specialized terminology is employed.
• Coordinates all aspects of the translation process of publications and documents (including any editorial changes, quality assurance, etc.) to ensure consistency of style and terminology in the final products
• Revises own translations and those of others in order to ensure that on return to requesters they are accurate, complete and stylistically appropriate.
• Audits quality level of a variety of documents.
• Provide high level substantive editing following the agreed style and specifications (checking for spelling, grammar/punctuation/usage, accuracy, completeness and consistency) for all documents and reports of Mubasher.
• Proofreads translated texts to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency, stylistic correctness, and conformity with stock market terminology and editorial and formatting standards.
• Coordinates closely with immediate colleagues to ensure timely processing of work and compliance with deadlines under the overall supervision of Fundamental Research Department.
• Prioritizes translation, editing and proofreading jobs.

Freelance Translator
The International Labour Organization (ILO), Zamalek, Cairo (March 2011 - present)
• Translated “Developing a Minimum Wages Policy and Poverty Reduction in Egypt" paper into English (August 2010)

Freelance Translator
The Canadian International Development Agency CIDA, Garden City, Cairo (February 2005 - present)
• Translated “Gender Equality Advanced Module" into Arabic (August 2010)
• Translated “Mainstreaming Gender Equality in the Egypt Program: Process, Progress and Lessons Learned” end of process report into Arabic (July 2009)
• Translated the newsletter for the Program Support Unit managing CIDA entire projects in Egypt.
• Translated the Participant manual and the Facilitator's manual for the "Gender Equality In Practice" Workshop. (Feb 2005 – revised August 2008)
• Translated “Early Childhood Education Curriculum In the Arab Republic of Egypt” document from Arabic into English (October 2005)

Freelance Translator
Cowater International Inc., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (March 2010)
• Translated, revised and edited the Draft Final Report for the Strategic Urban Development Master Plan Study For Sustainable Development of The Greater Cairo Region In The Arab Republic of Egypt

Freelance Translator /Editor
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (January 2008)
• Translated, revised and edited the Expression of Interested submitted to carry out the Consulting Services for Capacity Development and Community Participation assignment under the ISSIP project funded by the World Bank and implemented in upper Egypt.


Freelance Translator /Editor
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), (November 2007)
• Translated, revised and edited the Parental Education Manual for the Parental Education Programme. The objective of our program is to work with parents of 3-6 year olds in helping them raise their children in the best possible way.


Freelance Translator /Editor
The Canadian Embassy in Cairo, Garden City, Cairo (July 2007)
• Translated, revised and edited the End of the project report for the Egyptian Labor Market Service Reform (ELMSR) project implemented by the Canadian International Development Agency.

Freelance Translator/Editor
Egypt Environmental Education and Outreach Program E3OP, Maadi, Cairo (April 2007)
• Translated, revised and edited several presentations and outreach publications for the program, a USAID funded project implemented with the objective to raise community awareness on environmental issues and behaviors

Freelance Translator
The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, Maadi, Cairo (January 2007)
• Translated a contract for the construction of 200 girls’ friendly schools under the “Children At Risk Program funded by the European Union

Freelance Translator
The Egyptian Swiss Development Fund ESDF, Mohandessin, Cairo
• Translated the Draft Report for the Final Evaluation of “Women and Female Adolescents in Difficult Circumstances” Project (October 2006)
• Translated the project document of Sinai Integrated Development Project comprising the diverse activities in different development fields implemented there. (January 2005)
• Translated the "Integrated Environmental Development Project in Al Fayoum Governorate" document which comprises several components of Sanitation, Solid Waste Management, Health and Capacity Building. (July 2004)

Freelance Translator / Editor
GHK, a Canadian multi disciplinary consultancy co., Toronto, Canada (July 2006)
• Translated, revised and edited the Master Plan Development Report for the Mission to Rafah and Khan Younis.

Freelance Translator/ Editor
CDE Consultants for Development and Environment, Nasr City, Cairo (August 2004)
• Assisted in compiling and preparing data needed for drafting Egypt National Information Note on Disaster Risk Reduction prepared for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
• Translated and edited documents for projects funded by several donor agencies as DANIDA, UNDP, EEIF, World Bank and GEF and JICA.

Freelance Translator
The Egyptian Banking Institute, Nasr City, Cairo (August 2003)
• Translated their website www.ebi.gov.eg comprising the complete information about the Institute background, training activities, members of its board and overall objectives.

Freelance Translator /Editor
Environics, Dokki, Cairo (October 2001)
• Translated, revised and edited project document for “Energy and Environment Review” project funded by the World Bank.
• Translated, revised and edited the project report for the “Water and Wastewater in Dakahleya Governorate” project by the (German Bank for Construction) KfW as well as End of the Project Workshop material

Freelance Translator
The Public Administration Research And Consultation Center (PARC) Faculty of Economics, Cairo University, Cairo (August 2000)
• Translated policy paper on Governance
Education Summary: M.A. in Linguistics and Comparative Translation , in progress
The Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, Heliopolis , Cairo

B.A., English, May 1999
The Faculty of Al- Alsun, Ain Shams University, Heliopolis , Cairo

High School Diploma, August 1995
Armenian Catholic Sisters High School, Heliopolis , Cairo