About the Job
About the Role
We are a furniture manufacturing factory based in Menagesha, Oromia, looking for a Chinese-English Translator, PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION. The role acts as a communication bridge between the Chinese management team, local staff, suppliers, and government offices. Responsibilities include daily interpretation, document translation, and administrative coordination.
Candidates with experience in manufacturing, construction, or factory environments are highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
On-site Interpretation (Core):
Provide live interpretation between the Chinese factory manager/technical supervisors and local workers (Chinese ↔ English/Amharic), accurately conveying production instructions, technical requirements, and safety regulations.
Meetings & Communication:
Assist the Chinese management team in meetings and business negotiations with local department heads, external suppliers, and government authorities.
Document Translation:
Translate internal factory policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), procurement contracts, and financial/administrative documents (Chinese ↔ English).
Administrative Support:
Assist Chinese expatriates with local administrative affairs (e.g., work permits, visa extensions, lease agreement coordination).
Cross-functional Coordination:
Facilitate information flow among procurement, production, sales, and finance departments to ensure accurate execution of management directives.
About You
Requirements
Nationality & Language:
Ethiopian national, fluent in
Chinese (Mandarin)
and
English
(working proficiency); fluent in Amharic (Afaan Oromoo is a plus).
Education
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Translation, English, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
1+ year of translation experience in manufacturing, factory, or construction industries is highly preferred
(Outstanding fresh graduates with excellent Chinese will also be considered). Familiarity with furniture manufacturing, board materials, and hardware terminology is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
Hardworking, able to adapt to a factory environment; strong communication, adaptability, and cross-cultural coordination skills; honest, reliable, and discreet with confidential information.
What We Offer
Competitive salary (negotiable, depending on Chinese proficiency and experience).
Hands-on experience in Sino-African enterprise management and cross-cultural communication.
Good career growth opportunities.
Requirement Skill
Translation