Chinese Translator

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chinese Translator

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The role requires fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, a deep understanding of cultural nuances, and the ability to work in fast-paced business or technical environments such as trade, construction, oil and gas, or diplomatic settings.
• The Chinese Translator will facilitate effective communication between Chinese-speaking and English-speaking stakeholders by providing accurate oral interpretation and written translation services.

Key Responsibilities
Translation & Interpretation:

• Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation during meetings, conferences, training sessions, and official visits.
• Translate documents, manuals, contracts, correspondences, reports, and technical materials from Chinese to English and vice versa.
• Interpret verbal communication during negotiations, site visits, and official functions.

Administrative & Liaison Support:

• Serve as a liaison between Chinese and Nigerian teams or clients, ensuring mutual understanding.
• Assist local staff in understanding Chinese business etiquette and communication expectations.
• Support expatriate staff in understanding Nigerian local laws, business customs, and work culture.

Documentation & Communication:

• Maintain confidentiality and data protection when handling sensitive documents.
• Review and edit translated materials to ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
• Compile and maintain an organized glossary of terms relevant to the industry (e.g., legal, technical, engineering, medical).

Project & Team Support:

• Help draft bilingual reports or minutes for project meetings.
• Provide translation support during audits, inspections, or regulatory engagements.
• Support HR and Operations teams in onboarding and training Chinese or Nigerian staff.

Other Duties:

• Assist with translation during emergencies, such as health, legal, or security issues involving Chinese expatriates or Nigerian partners.
• Travel as required for fieldwork, site visits, or diplomatic assignments.
• Attend Chinese cultural events or community outreach programs and provide translation support.

Requirements
Experience:

• 2–5 years of proven experience as a translator or interpreter, preferably in a corporate, diplomatic, or technical environment.
• Experience working in sectors like manufacturing, oil & gas, construction, or import/export is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian socio-cultural and business context.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and translation software
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Desirable Attributes:

• Willingness to travel if need be.
• Adaptability in diverse workplace settings.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Familiarity with Chinese and Nigerian legal, commercial, or immigration terminologies.