Belkis Naski
@belkisnaski
Multilingual translator and localization specialist delivering precise translations and cultural adaptation across Arabic, French, and English.
What I'm looking for
I am a multilingual translator and localization specialist with extensive experience translating, interpreting, and adapting content across Arabic, French, and English for NGOs, international organizations, and private clients. I have managed localization processes, maintained translation memories and glossaries, and supported global product and communications launches while ensuring cultural relevance and high-quality output.
My background includes senior translation roles, project assistance in monitoring and evaluation, and on-the-ground interpretation for electoral and development projects. I combine formal training in specialized translation and gender studies with practical experience in transcription, subtitling, and digital communications to deliver reliable language services and support cross-cultural engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Localization Specialist
StreamWide
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years)
Manage and execute translation and adaptation of product and marketing content across multiple languages, maintaining translation memories and glossaries to improve localization efficiency and support global launches.
Translator / Interpreter
Freelance
Jun 2015 - Present (10 years 7 months)
Provide translation and interpretation services across Arabic, French, and English for reports, contracts, and events, supporting organizations and public bodies with accurate multilingual communication since 2015.
Translator / Interpreter
DAI
Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 (8 months)
Accompanied the CoP to meetings and workshops providing interpretation (AR/FR ⇄ EN) and translated project documents including reports and meeting minutes for a USAID project.
Translator / Project Assistant
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Sep 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 6 months)
Translated reports and contracts (AR⇄EN), provided interpretation with partners, reviewed financial and narrative partner reports, and supported MEL and reporting processes to improve project delivery.
Consultant Interpreter
The Carter Center
Jul 2019 - Nov 2019 (4 months)
Provided simultaneous interpretation (Arabic/English/French) and coordinated meetings with election authorities, media, and civil society while supporting long-term observer missions across Tunisia.
Senior Translator
WWT
Mar 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Translated international arbitration documents from Arabic into English and French, and performed transcription and subtitling to support legal and media outputs.
Authored daily reports on parliamentary commission work and managed live social media updates during plenary sessions to increase public engagement and transparency.
Project Assistant
Jasmine Foundation for Research and Democracy
Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 6 months)
Supported project planning and reporting, conducted stakeholder interviews, delivered volunteer trainings, and organized events while drafting narrative and financial reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Scrum.org
PSPO I Certification, Product Ownership / Agile
2025 - 2025
Completed the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) certification in May 2025.
University of Manouba
Master of Arts, Gender, Culture & Society
2019 - 2022
Completed a Master of Arts in Gender, Culture & Society with coursework and research focused on gender studies and cultural analysis.
University of Tunis El Manar
Master of Arts, Specialized Translation
2015 - 2017
Completed a Master of Arts in Specialized Translation covering translation practice and theory between Arabic, French, and English.
University of Tunis El Manar
Bachelor of Arts, English Language
2011 - 2015
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language with studies in English linguistics and communication.
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