English - Khmer Translator

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Reports To: Translation - Team Lead

Business Unit: Translating

The Translator (English-Khmer) plays a critical role in supporting our students' academic goals by accurately translating legal, administrative, and visa-related documents. This position ensures smooth visa application processes by maintaining strict compliance, high accuracy, and strict confidentiality while assisting consultants and clients directly.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Document Translation & Quality Assurance
• Translate legal, administrative, and visa-related documents from English to Khmer and vice versa.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper terminology in all translations.
• Proofread and review documents for grammar, spelling, and meaning clarity.
• Visa Application & Client Support
• Work closely with visa consultants and legal teams to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
• Assist clients with document preparation and submission for visa applications.
• Provide verbal interpretation services during meetings or consultations, if needed.
• Data Management & Confidentiality
• Maintain a confidential and organized database of translated materials.
• Handle confidential and sensitive documents with strict adherence to privacy policies.
• General:
• Perform other tasks as reasonably instructed by management.

Languages

• English - Good
• Khmer - Good

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Translation, Linguistics, or a related field is preferred

Work History

• Professional translation experience, preferably in legal or visa documentation for 1 to 3 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• A good command of English Proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive documents.
• Experience working with immigration, visa, or legal documentation is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work under tight deadlines with high accuracy.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.