About the company
We are Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurance provider in GCC. With a history dating back to 1964, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the insurance industry, offering innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses.
Our vision is to make QIC group become the first Digital Ecosystem in the region by combining insurance and non-insurance services in one platform. Through our digital platforms, such as qic.online and the QIC app, we empower customers to manage their needs anytime and anywhere.
Our employees have been featured in Forbes 30 under 30, teach at online universities, serve on program committees of major IT conferences, and have previously worked at Yandex, Tinkoff, Avito, Ozon, and other leading tech companies.
About the position
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Arabic Localization Manager to join our team and drive the quality of our Arabic-language experience. This person will play a key role in applying the best localization practices to ensure our product speaks naturally and authentically to users in Qatar.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders (Product, Content Designers, Software engineers) to launch a successfully localized product that aligns with users' expectations
- Develop a localization strategy to transition from Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) towards colloquial Arabic with elements of Qatari Arabic, balancing user experience, brand voice, and product consistency
- Put this strategy into practice by reviewing and rewriting Arabic content across the product
- Translate and adapt UI copy from English into Arabic, ensuring linguistic, cultural, and contextual accuracy
- Optimize localization workflows by leveraging technology to make translation production simpler, more repeatable, and more transparent
- Develop, maintain, and advocate for Arabic Tone of Voice guidelines and language standards across all product areas
- Conduct linguistic and functional research of localized content within digital systems
Requirements
- Native or bilingual Arabic language proficiency with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Arabic Language, Linguistics, Translation, or a related field
- Advanced English (spoken and written)
- Strong understanding of Qatari cultural nuances, language-specific challenges, and regulatory requirements in different markets
- 2+ years of experience in product localization, content editing, localization management, or a similar role
- Advanced Lokalise user or any similar translation management platform
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
